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Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 08:18 AM
Here it is once again, as us Hypesters gather together again for the official Super Bowl thread!

So bring on the picks, discussion and any other NFL news that comes along as the big game approaches!

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 08:26 AM
Go Cards!

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 08:31 AM
Not that it really matters to me but, I hope AZ wins. Always nice to see a team that has never won a SB go out and do it. Even if it means hearing all about Kurt Warner and his devotion to God for the next 2 weeks on an endless loop. Then again I guess that is better than Brett Favre talk.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 08:48 AM
I don't think it goes without saying, how unnecessary the other thread closing is. Just because Fire wants to have his Super Bowl party thread. Another abuse of mod power.

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 09:25 AM
Oh darn, I forgot to get Darth's permission first. :o

It's been done this way for the past two years and no one has complained. So it will be done this way again.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 09:26 AM
I'm complaining now. You know what else went on for years without complaining? The Holocaust. Yes, I just compared this thread to the Holocaust.

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 09:31 AM
I'm complaining now. You know what else went on for years without complaining? The Holocaust. Yes, I just compared this thread to the Holocaust.

:facepalm

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 09:38 AM
Yes, I know. I was just trying to illustrate that just because no one complains doesn't make it right. And instead of just saying that, I made a Holocaust analogy. Because on the internet, bringing in Hitler and the Holocaust wins every argument.

Go Web Go!
01-19-2009, 09:45 AM
Who to root for? One of the most decorated teams in NFL history or the loveable losers? This one's easy.

That-Guy
01-19-2009, 09:50 AM
Pittsburgh, baby!

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 09:56 AM
I wonder if Arlen Specter will hold any Senate hearings due to the Eagles losing yesterday? There has to be some sort of conspiracy with that right?

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 10:01 AM
Yahoo has an article up about all of Flacco's mistakes yesterday...get ready for all the "Can Flacco win the big game?" talk. :whatever:

Go Web Go!
01-19-2009, 10:02 AM
I think he's observing MLK day today & will start on the first draft of his letter to Congress first thing tomorrow.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 10:05 AM
Yahoo has an article up about all of Flacco's mistakes yesterday...get ready for all the "Can Flacco win the big game?" talk. :whatever:

Yahoo also has a blog about the super controversial pass interference non-call on Kevin Curtis. You know, the one everyone is talking about....oh wait, no one is talking about it. Yahoo is stupid.

BlackLantern
01-19-2009, 10:13 AM
oh you mean the call no one outside of Philadelphia cares about?

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 10:14 AM
oh you mean the call no one outside of Philadelphia cares about?

Yes, that one. The play where the ball hit Curtis right in the hands as he fell.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 10:20 AM
oh you mean the call no one outside of Philadelphia cares about?
Yes, that one. The play where the ball hit Curtis right in the hands as he fell.

Actually he was tripped but it could be called incidental...oh and ESPN mentioned it as did other broadcasts.

That play alone didn't lose us the game.

Go Web Go!
01-19-2009, 10:36 AM
Can't find an article on it, but I'm sure there's one around the corner with the big layoff between yesterday's games & the Super Bowl, but in addition to getting in a shouting match with the Cards' OC on the sidelines, Anquan Boldin walked off the field after Arizona's win & headed home once the celebrating moved into the locker room. You kinda have to be there, no? Your team just made it to their first SB & you're just walking off the field like it's no big deal? Let's suck it up, huh? He'll be moved in the off-season, methinks.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 10:39 AM
Actually he was tripped but it could be called incidental...oh and ESPN mentioned it as did other broadcasts.

That play alone didn't lose us the game.

Yeah, they mentioned it, but didn't spend more than 20 seconds on it.

Oh, and all this nonsense about the hit on McGahee being dirty needs to stop. I for one, understand the helmet to helmet rule, but at the same time, the helmet is there for a reason.

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 10:42 AM
Can't find an article on it, but I'm sure there's one around the corner with the big layoff between yesterday's games & the Super Bowl, but in addition to getting in a shouting match with the Cards' OC on the sidelines, Anquan Boldin walked off the field after Arizona's win & headed home once the celebrating moved into the locker room. You kinda have to be there, no? Your team just made it to their first SB & you're just walking off the field like it's no big deal? Let's suck it up, huh? He'll be moved in the off-season, methinks.

He's a (word that rhymes with sussy).

Double Down
01-19-2009, 10:47 AM
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/kurt.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/ward.jpg

That-Guy
01-19-2009, 11:04 AM
Hey, lets continue the nicknames in this thread. A few new ones:

Anquon B**chin

Flaccoverated

Kurt “the Papa John’s guy” Warner (seriously, he looks just like him… didn’t realize it until the plethora of Papa John’s commercials during the games yesterday)

Donavan “aw, crap, Philly hates me again” McNabb

Mike “I sound like Sylvester Stallone when I shout” Tomlin

Limas “Keep your f**king eyes on the ball!!!” Sweed

Baltimore “…and THAT’s why you didn’t win the AFC North” Ravens

Troy “Thanks for the late Christmas present!” Polamalu

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 11:05 AM
Yeah, they mentioned it, but didn't spend more than 20 seconds on it.

Oh, and all this nonsense about the hit on McGahee being dirty needs to stop. I for one, understand the helmet to helmet rule, but at the same time, the helmet is there for a reason.

I think it was fairly obvious that it was pass interference. Although the three previous passes were to wide open receivers and Donovan missed all three throws.

Eagles threw the game away and then got screwed.

Also i was kind of confused by the sudden closing of the other thread myself.

no big deal though.

and Pittsburgh will win by 20. I wish there was a simple way to bet with you folks cause i have been looking all day at work for a sucker to take Zona to no avail.

BR wins his second.

Zona gets torn to shreds after a pitiful superbowl performance. Prediction.


EDIT O and Troy Palomalu continues to be the best defensive player in the NFL. That guy is sick. And no this is not the first time i am saying this. Did you see those open field tackles.

RAMORE
01-19-2009, 11:05 AM
Oh darn, I forgot to get Darth's permission first. :o

It's been done this way for the past two years and no one has complained. So it will be done this way again.

I also don't see the point in closing the other thread I wanted to come back and comment on other people comments over the weekend about the championship, but whatever.

Where's the buffet?

I'm leaning toward the Cardinals winning I dunno need to do some research.

How about that bogus call on the cardinals that the ball went out of bounds and it' can't be reviewed:wow: You couldn't tell from the camera angle I saw if the eagle player tipped it but it clearly landed in bounds. That game would have been over alot sooner had the cardinals got the turnover right there.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:08 AM
I think it was fairly obvious that it was pass interference. Although the three previous passes were to wide open receivers and Donovan missed all three throws.

Eagles threw the game away and then got screwed.

Also i was kind of confused by the sudden closing of the other thread myself.

no big deal though.

and Pittsburgh will win by 20. I wish there was a simple way to bet with you folks cause i have been looking all day at work for a sucker to take Zona to no avail.

BR wins his second.

Zona gets torn to shreds after a pitiful superbowl performance. Prediction.

Are you going to mention how Arizona definitely got screwed on the "out of bounds" kickoff? Arizona should have had the ball in Eagles' territory (at about the 26), but instead the Eagles got the ball. Instead, you want to point to an "obvious" interference call that no one can agree on?

That-Guy
01-19-2009, 11:10 AM
How about that bogus call on the cardinals that the ball went out of bounds and it' can't be reviewed:wow: You couldn't tell from the camera angle I saw if the eagle player tipped it but it clearly landed in bounds. That game would have been over alot sooner had the cardinals got the turnover right there.

Yeah, I'm surprised that's not getting more attention. Why is it not reviewable? The refs BLATANTLY f**k up but there's nothing they can do about it BECAUSE they f**ked up?

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 11:11 AM
That's going to be a rule change in the offseason I think. There's a difference between what the Jets player did and what happened yesterday. So because he was out of bounds and the ball "supposedly" touched him it's a dead ball? That's stupid.

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 11:13 AM
Are you going to mention gow Arizona definitely got screwed on the "out of bounds" kickoff? Arizona should have had the ball in Eagles' territory (at about the 26), but instead the Eagles got the ball. Instead, you want to point to an "obvious" interference call that no one can agree on?


I was saying that the eagletts got screwed on that call. I also said that the gave the game away prior to that call.

Zona has stepped up to the plate in the playoffs but I do not think they have a chance in the superbowl. They could pull yet another historic upset. I highly doubt it. Pitt is way more seasoned and disciplined than the falcons , panthers and eagles. well maybe not the eagles but the eagles threw that game away and i do not think that pitt will pull a patriots and bomb in the bowl to give a worse team the superbowl victory.

and yes i said that the patriots were a better team last year than the giants.

RAMORE
01-19-2009, 11:14 AM
Are you going to mention gow Arizona definitely got screwed on the "out of bounds" kickoff? Arizona should have had the ball in Eagles' territory (at about the 26), but instead the Eagles got the ball. Instead, you want to point to an "obvious" interference call that no one can agree on?

I just mentioned that it was so obvious to be in bounds I can't believe they didn't review it.

I'm shocked by the results of the poll so far steeler fans must still be asleep:D

RAMORE
01-19-2009, 11:18 AM
That's going to be a rule change in the offseason I think. There's a difference between what the Jets player did and what happened yesterday. So because he was out of bounds and the ball "supposedly" touched him it's a dead ball? That's stupid.

Was that the call cause the guy still had both feet in bounds:huh: I agree they will probably change in in the offseason.

Gogetter keep making the cardinals the underdogs it's worked for them so far. I do agree though the pats were better but they didn't play better and that's what matters....could we NOT talk about last years superbowl though please i'm still bitter that I will now not in my lifetime get to see a truly perfect season ending in a Superbowl win:csad:

That-Guy
01-19-2009, 11:19 AM
LOL, yeah...where is the Steeler Nation? Wake up guys!

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:19 AM
I just mentioned that it was so obvious to be in bounds I can't believe they didn't review it.

I'm shocked by the results of the poll so far steeler fans must still be asleep:D

I saw that. We were typing it at the same time. :yay:

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:21 AM
Was that the call cause the guy still had both feet in bounds:huh: I agree they will probably change in in the offseason.

Gogetter keep making the cardinals the underdogs it's worked for them so far. I do agree though the pats were better but they didn't play better and that's what matters....could we NOT talk about last years superbowl though please i'm still bitter that I will now not in my lifetime get to see a truly perfect season ending in a Superbowl win:csad:

The Cardinals do not want anyone to pick them to win. They have been feeding off that and it works for them.

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 11:22 AM
The Cardinals do not want anyone to pick them to win. They have been feeding off that and it works for them.


It worked for them.

Good luck Kurt

RAMORE
01-19-2009, 11:23 AM
I agree. Edge may finally get his own ring after all :up:

BlackLantern
01-19-2009, 11:24 AM
any word on Willis McGahee...I know they said he is injured, but it's not considered a "catastrophic" injury....

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:26 AM
any word on Willis McGahee...I know they said he is injured, but it's not considered a "catastrophic" injury....

This is the most recent I have heard:

The Associated Press reports the Baltimore Ravens (http://www.kffl.com/team/8/nfl) said RB Willis McGahee (http://www.kffl.com/player/6199/nfl) (neck) has "significant neck pain" but movement in his arms and legs. Head coach John Harbaugh (http://www.kffl.com/player/16267/nfl) said after he heard the doctors talking to McGahee "and see him move around, you felt like it was going to be OK. Both sides obviously had concerns, but we were happy it was not immediately serious at that point."

BlackLantern
01-19-2009, 11:27 AM
If he just walks away with a sore neck and a concussion, that'd be good

Marx
01-19-2009, 11:30 AM
GO Cardinals!!!

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 11:34 AM
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Enjoy.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 11:37 AM
Are you going to mention how Arizona definitely got screwed on the "out of bounds" kickoff? Arizona should have had the ball in Eagles' territory (at about the 26), but instead the Eagles got the ball. Instead, you want to point to an "obvious" interference call that no one can agree on?

I'd love to be able to find/post the replay that the NFL Network had....it was pretty clear....at least for me...his foot was on the line when the ball hit his forearm thus making the ball out of bounds. As far as Curtis' play...I'd have to see it again. First time watching it was clear pass interference, watched it again the non call became less skeptical.

Either way, neither play won or lost the game for either team. Everything aside, Philly's Defense couldn't stop Arizona when it mattered. You can throw everything else out IMO. Arizona lit us up in the first half, and we returned the favor in the second....Score was tied on there final drive, and they came through.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:39 AM
I'd love to be able to find/post the replay that the NFL Network had....it was pretty clear....at least for me...his foot was on the line when the ball hit his forearm thus making the ball out of bounds.

My point really was that both teams tend to get screwed during a game, not that the Cardinals got it worse than the Eagles.

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 12:05 PM
I was saying that the eagletts got screwed on that call. I also said that the gave the game away prior to that call.

Zona has stepped up to the plate in the playoffs but I do not think they have a chance in the superbowl. They could pull yet another historic upset. I highly doubt it. Pitt is way more seasoned and disciplined than the falcons , panthers and eagles. well maybe not the eagles but the eagles threw that game away and i do not think that pitt will pull a patriots and bomb in the bowl to give a worse team the superbowl victory.

and yes i said that the patriots were a better team last year than the giants.

The Cardinal's haven't had chance all playoffs.

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 12:10 PM
Yeah, I'm surprised that's not getting more attention. Why is it not reviewable? The refs BLATANTLY f**k up but there's nothing they can do about it BECAUSE they f**ked up?

I think it had more to do with the fact that it hit the Eagles players arm when his foot clearly came down out of bounds. Thus making the ball out of bounds as well.

Raiden
01-19-2009, 12:11 PM
I think Steelers will win vs Cardinals in the Super Bowl. It'll come down to the Steelers' D against the Cardinals' O, and like the old saying goes, defense wins championship. Steelers had just beaten a very good Ravens team, and while Cardinals will give them challenges, I don't think Cards can win it all. Since my sister and brother-in-law are both Steelers fan, I've been rooting for them as my 2nd favorite team and I hope they can win this Super Bowl.

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 12:11 PM
Lions:
Choice Head Coach - Steve Spagnuolo

Contrary to popular belief, the Detroit Lions aren't the worst team in football. There's some promise on this team, namely in the abilities of all-purpose back Kevin Smith and all-world wide receiver Calvin Johnson. The Lions, first and foremost, need a complete makeover defensively, and Spags should be able to give them just that.

With the #1 pick in the draft, the Lions most certainly should target Georgia QB Matthew Stafford. Stafford worked in a pro style offense at Georgia, and routinely faced some the nation's stingiest defenses in the SEC. Stafford's rifle arm, combined with the talents of Smith and Johnson would give the Lions a formidable "triplet" setup.

With free agency and the draft, Spags could scrap Marinelli's failed attempt at the Tampa 2 and build his signature Jim Johnson style pressure scheme with athletic backers and ends. With Terrell Suggs potentially available, Spags would have his veteran centerpiece to build upon.

If the Lions wanted to really change the dynamic of their football team, how about hiring Brian Billick to run the offense? In Billick's offensive heyday with the Vikings in '98 he had a big play passing game with Randall Cunningham throwing deep to Randy Moss, with balance in the running game in the form of 1,000 yard rusher Robert Smith. Stafford, Johnson, and Smith could very well duplicate that same formula.

**********

Denver:
Choice Head Coach - Josh McDaniels

McDaniels hybrid spread offense was killer in 2007, setting records aplenty with Brady, Moss, & Welker. In 2008, he transformed Matt Cassell from perennial benchwarmer to one of the league's hottest young QBs.

McDaniels would translate those same principals to a Denver offense already built to run his system: a young gunslinger in Cutler, a terrific trio at wideout with Marshall/Royal/Stokely, and a solid offensive line.

The focus from there would be stabilizing the running situation, and then patching up the defense through the draft. Building a young defensive unit to compliment the dynamic young offensive unit, all led by a young head coach, would make the Broncos a force in the AFC for years to come.

**********

Browns
Choice Head Coach - Eric Mangini

Mangini can finish the job Romeo Crennel started: establishing Cleveland's 3-4 defense. The Browns need major help in the secondary, and need to look at both free agency and the draft to stabilize their back seven.

Offensively, the team should be in the hands of Brady Quinn, who has a more than serviceable core of weapons around him including Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow, and special teams dynamo, Josh Cribbs. The Browns should look to draft a young running back early in the draft to begin replacing the aging Jamal Lewis.

**********

Rams:
Choice Head Coach - Raheem Morris

The Rams seem intent on ignoring the big time coaching candidates in favor of smaller names, and landing Morris could be the diamond in the rough they're looking for. Morris is Mike Tomlin 2.0: a bright young mind who's energetic and the ideal players coach.

The strength of the Rams is their rushing attack behind Steven Jackson, and the team should look to build their offensive identity around him. That begins by drafting Alabama's Andre Smith with the second pick in the draft, and building a power offensive line to lead block for Jackson. The passing attack should still be serviceable off of that rushing game with Marc Bulger throwing to veteran Torry Holt and up-and-coming speedster Donnie Avery.

Defensively, Morris could look to bring in old coaching mate Rod Marinelli to re-construct the Rams defense in the Tampa 2 mold, with centerpieces Will Witherspoon, Adam Carriker, and Chris Long.

**********

Jets:
Choice Head Coach - Rex Ryan

Next to Dick LeBeau, Ryan may be the best 3-4 mind in the game today, and he's just what the Jets need to take their defense from solid to great. The #1 priority would be grooming last year's first rounder Vernon Gholston, who was virtually non-existent in New York this season.

After that, the Jets have a few glaring needs offensively, namely at quarterback. Brett Favre should be gone, and Kellen Clemens hasn't proven to be the answer. They could go after a signal caller in the 1st round, and continue to base their offense on a steady dose of playmaker running backs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington.

It should be noted that CMill named 3 1/2 out of 5 coaching choices.

The 1/2 being Schwartz who, while not Spagnola, was hired for the same reasoning. :up:

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 12:12 PM
Then again I was watching the game in a bar and couldn't hear anything.

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 12:12 PM
I think it had more to do with the fact that it hit the Eagles players arm when his foot clearly came down out of bounds. Thus making the ball out of bounds as well.

Except the ball NEVER hit the Eagles player.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 12:13 PM
Except the ball NEVER hit the Eagles player.

Yup. IMO, that should become a reviewable play.

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 12:13 PM
Except the ball NEVER hit the Eagles player.

Looked as if it knicked his elbow.

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 12:14 PM
I think Steelers will win vs Cardinals in the Super Bowl. It'll come down to the Steelers' D against the Cardinals' O, and like the old saying goes, defense wins championship. Steelers had just beaten a very good Ravens team, and while Cardinals will give them challenges, I don't think Cards can win it all. Since my sister and brother-in-law are both Steelers fan, I've been rooting for them as my 2nd favorite team and I hope they can win this Super Bowl.

Pittsburgh lost to the most explosive offense they have played this year - Indianapolis 21-14.

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 12:15 PM
Yup. IMO, that should become a reviewable play.

The idea of their being replay and yet there being plays that are not reviewable is bafflingly stupid.

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 12:16 PM
The idea of their being replay and yet there being plays that are not reviewable is baffling stupid.

qft

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 12:19 PM
The idea of their being replay and yet there being plays that are not reviewable is bafflingly stupid.

The worst one is you can't challenge an incomplete pass. But you can challenge a complete pass call.:huh:

Dr. Evil
01-19-2009, 12:21 PM
I am going to predict how well these new coaches are going to fair:

1. Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis
2. Josh McDaniels, Denver
3. Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay
4. Mike Singletary, San Francisco
5. Rex Ryan, NY Jets
6. Steve Spagnoulo, St. Louis
7. Eric Mangini, Cleveland
8. Jim Mora, Seattle
9. Jim Schwartz, Detroit

Oakland has not yet named a coach, but it probably be Tom Cable.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 12:22 PM
Can someone please explain why that Holmes touchdown was called back?

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 12:42 PM
I am going to predict how well these new coaches are going to fair:

1. Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis
2. Josh McDaniels, Denver
3. Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay
4. Mike Singletary, San Francisco
5. Rex Ryan, NY Jets
6. Steve Spagnoulo, St. Louis
7. Eric Mangini, Cleveland
8. Jim Mora, Seattle
9. Jim Schwartz, Detroit

Oakland has not yet named a coach, but it probably be Tom Cable.

IMO Jim Schwartz was the best hire of the bunch.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 12:45 PM
Hey, lets continue the nicknames in this thread. A few new ones:

Anquon B**chin

Flaccoverated

Kurt “the Papa John’s guy” Warner (seriously, he looks just like him… didn’t realize it until the plethora of Papa John’s commercials during the games yesterday)

Donavan “aw, crap, Philly hates me again” McNabb

Mike “I sound like Sylvester Stallone when I shout” Tomlin

Limas “Keep your f**king eyes on the ball!!!” Sweed

Baltimore “…and THAT’s why you didn’t win the AFC North” Ravens

Troy “Thanks for the late Christmas present!” Polamalu
There is No Troy Polamalu. Just Hair.
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Dr. Evil
01-19-2009, 12:50 PM
IMO Jim Schwartz was the best hire of the bunch.

He'll probably give the Lions 5 wins in his first year.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 12:51 PM
http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=16292668&postcount=18810

Jesus, Norman might win for the 3rd straight time.


Oh and Go Cardinals!

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 12:53 PM
There is No Troy Polamalu. Just Hair. Too true.

999,999,057 of those desert trays are for baby mangino aren't they?

Yup. You guys better grab what you can, while you can.

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 12:56 PM
2. Josh McDaniels, Denver


I thought this was the best hire IMO. There's rumors about the Panthers signing Peppers back, then trading him to either Denver, Chicago, Washington or San Francisco for draft picks. If I were the Panthers I would get him out of the NFC. Trade him to Denver.

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 01:27 PM
The worst one is you can't challenge an incomplete pass. But you can challenge a complete pass call.:huh:

When a ball is called incomplete the play stops. By potentially reversing a play that would have been able to continue you then have to determine where they would get the ball and then everyone would cry and moan everytime it happened.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 01:37 PM
Report: Dallas targeting free agent Ray Lewis

According to the Baltimore Sun, "word around the NFL" is that the Cowboys are targeting impending free agent Ray Lewis and are willing to guarantee him $25 million in a three-year contract.

There should be a good number of rumors this week with lots of NFL people gathering at the Senior Bowl. Owner Jerry Jones reportedly believes Lewis could help solve problems in Dallas' locker room. The Ravens will enter talks with Lewis shortly, but re-signing Terrell Suggs should be their top priority. Jan. 19 - 2:29 pm et
Source: Baltimore Sun

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 01:39 PM
Imagine Ray and TO on the same team...

SurfDUI
01-19-2009, 01:42 PM
Congrats Edge you deserve it man...
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p317/SurfDUI/edge.jpg

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 01:43 PM
Yes, whining and complaining got you more carries even though your backup was the one they called upon on the game winning drive.

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 01:47 PM
Yes, whining and complaining got you more carries even though your backup was the one they called upon on the game winning drive.


Yeah congrats on getting to a superbowl

Good luck acquiring a ring with a rookie getting your carries

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 01:51 PM
*sigh* No Ravens. I thought McGahee was dead. Good thing he didn't get paralyzed.


I'm picking the Steelers to win the SB.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 01:51 PM
What was going through the mind of the misguided juveniles who used gasoline to desecrate the front lawn of the house in Chandler, Ariz., where McNabb and his wife, Roxie, live with their children over the offseason. According to a friend of Mrs. McNabb’s, “Go Cards” and other similar messages were burned into the front lawn one night last week. This had to be especially scary to the couple’s four-year-old daughter, Alexis, who was staying in the house with Roxie and the couple’s six-week-old twins. Apparently one of the culprits was identified after leaving a box at the scene with a mailing label affixed bearing his name and address, so we’re obviously not talking about criminal masterminds here. But it’s tough to imagine that anyone over the age of eight doesn’t understand that burning something on the lawn of a house occupied by African-Americans carries deeper social overtones that are highly disturbing. I’m told Donovan took a photo of the damaged lawn and used it as a motivating force for Sunday’s game. I hope it’s the last time he or any other professional athlete ever has that opportunity.

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2...zona-home-vand

Mister J
01-19-2009, 01:52 PM
Given how Edge has performed since Week 17, I was surprised that we saw as much of Arrington and Hightower as we did.
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Dolphins Sign Former CL Linebacker Cameron Wake (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3844396)

Yeah. :dry:

I heard Parcells told the scouts to browse the CFL and "find someone special", so I suppose a two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year fits the bill

...but, yeah. :dry:

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 01:53 PM
All seriousness aside, it motivated him to throw off target?

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 01:53 PM
Given how Edge has performed since Week 17, I was surprised that we saw as much of Arrington and Hightower as we did.
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Dolphins Sign Former CL Linebacker Cameron Wake (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3844396)

Yeah. :dry:

I heard Parcells told the scouts to browse the CFL and "find someone special", so I suppose a two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year fits the bill

...but, yeah. :dry:

I'm actually pretty excited J, I mean, how can this be a bad thing?:huh:

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 01:53 PM
Given how Edge has performed since Week 17, I was surprised that we saw as much of Arrington and Hightower as we did.
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Dolphins Sign Former CL Linebacker Cameron Wake (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3844396)

Yeah. :dry:

I heard Parcells told the scouts to browse the CFL and "find someone special", so I suppose a two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year fits the bill

...but, yeah. :dry:

Maybe he can be a punt returner too.

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 01:54 PM
Imagine Ray and TO on the same team...

Lewis certainly brings some intensity to the locker room, but I don't think they solves the problems in Dallas.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 01:55 PM
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2...zona-home-vand

I have heard about cases not unlike this one where it turned out the fans of that player's team did it to motivate their own player. It would not shock me if an Eagles fan did it.
Either way, it's just moronic. And not just because McNabb is black. No player and his family should have to put up with that.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 01:58 PM
I have heard about cases not unlike this one where it turned out the fans of that player's team did it to motivate their own player. It would not shock me if an Eagles fan did it.
Either way, it's just moronic. And not just because McNabb is black. No player and his family should have to put up with that.

I doubt we had anything to do with it....we don't through such lengths to prove a point, we just boo most of the time.:cwink:

Mister J
01-19-2009, 02:00 PM
I'm actually pretty excited J, I mean, how can this be a bad thing?:huh:
I'm excited by near anything that Parcells signs off on. It's just that, I read that and am a little lost as to what to expect.
Maybe he can be a punt returner too.
But will we love him for his family too?

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 02:00 PM
Guess I missed the fit yesterday by Boldin.. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Anquan-Boldin-even-less-valuable-than-previously?urn=nfl,135311


What a baby.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 02:02 PM
I'm excited by near anything that Parcells signs off on. It's just that, I read that and am a little lost as to what to expect.

But will we love him for his family too?

It's interesting the article states he's a linebacker because ESPN's ticked has said he was Defensive End all day.:huh: Jason Taylor sure has egg on his face though for being a ***** and leaving. Yes, I'm still bitter.

Ted Ginn needs to go away. I mean, he hasn't worked out as PR/KR much less a wide receiver.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 02:02 PM
Imagine Ray and TO on the same team...
I hope Ray Rips him a new one

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 02:03 PM
Boldin will be in another uniform next season. Dolphins?

Holiday
01-19-2009, 02:04 PM
Here's the buffet..and 2 noobs that I enslaved from the Batboards to act as servers. :batman:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/SundayBrunchBuffetWayzata7-large.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/buffet.jpg

And we have about ten million of these dessert trays..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/dessert-tray.jpg


Enjoy.

Hey, this is great 'fire. :woot:

But what am I gonna eat tomorrow? :huh::csad:

Double Down
01-19-2009, 02:07 PM
I doubt we had anything to do with it....we don't through such lengths to prove a point, we just boo most of the time.:cwink:

Honestly, whoever did it does not represent either team's fans.

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 02:12 PM
Hey, this is great 'fire. :woot:

But what am I gonna eat tomorrow? :huh::csad:

It'll be replenished each day as the party goes on. :)

Double Down
01-19-2009, 02:14 PM
Boldin will be in another uniform next season. Dolphins?

IF he gets traded, I think Washington is the most likely destination.

Mister J
01-19-2009, 02:19 PM
It's interesting the article states he's a linebacker because ESPN's ticked has said he was Defensive End all day.:huh: Jason Taylor sure has egg on his face though for being a ***** and leaving. Yes, I'm still bitter.

Ted Ginn needs to go away. I mean, he hasn't worked out as PR/KR much less a wide receiver.
It's that 3-4/4-3 flex positioning. They get down in the CFL that way. :D ...:huh:
You're not the only one. :o

Cripes, he's not even the primary punt returner anymore and he's an average receiver, whose route running is still suspect, on a good day. The #9 pick? Really?
Boldin will be in another uniform next season. Dolphins?
They need to get someone badly. I was looking at Houshyamama as the primary FA target, but who cares. Just get a credible threat out there.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 02:25 PM
*sigh* No Ravens. I thought McGahee was dead. Good thing he didn't get paralyzed.


I'm picking the Steelers to win the SB.
Thank god Willis is ok :up:

Given how Edge has performed since Week 17, I was surprised that we saw as much of Arrington and Hightower as we did.
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Dolphins Sign Former CL Linebacker Cameron Wake (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3844396)

Yeah. :dry:

I heard Parcells told the scouts to browse the CFL and "find someone special", so I suppose a two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year fits the bill

...but, yeah. :dry:
Well.....He's good? right? then again they only play 3 downs in the CFL, so he'll be like ''Coach, *pant* too many *sigh* plays *dies*''

Oh and if the Cards win the SB, Boldin is staying put. Count on it.

BlackLantern
01-19-2009, 02:26 PM
isn't the CFL field bigger though??

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 02:28 PM
Ricky got high and played there, maybe Ricky Williams is the new President of Football Operations.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 02:38 PM
isn't the CFL field bigger though??
Yes, The lenth (from goal line to goal line) is about....what? 110 Yards? Can't remember.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 02:39 PM
Saw this on Rotoworld:

Herman Johnson-T-Player Jan. 19 - 3:33 pm et

LSU OL Herman Johnson measured 6'7/382 at the Senior Bowl weigh-in.

Jeff Otah is apparently a poor man's Herman Johnson. The fifth-year senior was not dinged for looking too soft in the body, which is amazing. Johnson will likely convert to right tackle in the pros after playing left guard at LSU.
:wow:
Like to see The Eagles go after a big tackle

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 02:40 PM
IF he gets traded, I think Washington is the most likely destination.

Washington already has a big time reciever in Santana Moss. Miami didn't have anyone crack the top 40 in recieving yds. Ted Ginn Jr. was 41st. If Miami has no other option, Boldin should be on their list of things to get.


They need to get someone badly. I was looking at Houshyamama as the primary FA target, but who cares. Just get a credible threat out there.

Houshmandzadeh will probably be heading to Philadelphia.


Oh and if the Cards win the SB, Boldin is staying put. Count on it.

I doubt it. They have an up and coming WR in Breaston. They might as well trade Boldin and get something in return.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 02:41 PM
Wow, he must lead the NCAA in BE's


BE = Babies Eaten

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 02:41 PM
I doubt it. They have an up and coming WR in Breaston. They might as well trade Boldin and get something in return.

Breaston...*snicker* :woot:

Mister J
01-19-2009, 02:45 PM
Well.....He's good? right? then again they only play 3 downs in the CFL, so he'll be like ''Coach, *pant* too many *sigh* plays *dies*''

isn't the CFL field bigger though??
I thought these were jokes, but damn if they're not actual inclusions of CFL football. The larger field, length and width (plus end zones), sounded vaguely familiar, but three ****ing downs? Really? :huh:

At any rate, the thing that really caught my eye is that there's 18-game schedule for 8 teams, 6 of which make the playoffs. Two teams could wind up playing each other 5 teams in one season. Yeah. :dry:

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 02:48 PM
A lot of times Teams play each other 2 times in a row. :dry:



They actually have confrences. West and East....4 teams each....yeah :dry:

Double Down
01-19-2009, 02:50 PM
Washington already has a big time reciever in Santana Moss. Miami didn't have anyone crack the top 40 in recieving yds. Ted Ginn Jr. was 41st. If Miami has no other option, Boldin should be on their list of things to get.



Houshmandzadeh will probably be heading to Philadelphia.



I doubt it. They have an up and coming WR in Breaston. They might as well trade Boldin and get something in return.

I am not talking about who needs Anquan the most. I am talking about which team is most likely to pay the most to get him. The Redskins made a big offer to the Bengals to get Chad Johnson, next it will be Anquan's time.

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 02:53 PM
I am not talking about who needs Anquan the most. I am talking about which team is most likely to pay the most to get him. The Redskins made a big offer to the Bengals to get Chad Johnson, next it will be Anquan's time.

Gotta love that his name is Anquan

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 02:55 PM
A lot of times Teams play each other 2 times in a row. :dry:



They actually have confrences. West and East....4 teams each....yeah :dry:

Wow, I'm booking a flight right now to catch a game.

Go Web Go!
01-19-2009, 02:57 PM
Given how Edge has performed since Week 17, I was surprised that we saw as much of Arrington and Hightower as we did.
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Dolphins Sign Former CL Linebacker Cameron Wake (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3844396)

Yeah. :dry:

I heard Parcells told the scouts to browse the CFL and "find someone special", so I suppose a two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year fits the bill

...but, yeah. :dry:

Eh, why not. As long as he isn't our biggest free agent acquisition... :csad:

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 02:59 PM
I am not talking about who needs Anquan the most. I am talking about which team is most likely to pay the most to get him. The Redskins made a big offer to the Bengals to get Chad Johnson, next it will be Anquan's time.


Washington doesn't really doesn't need a WR like Boldin though. They have Moss and Randle El. They have depth unlike Miami. Washington is better off filling their team needs (OT, RB, LB). I wouldn't be surprised if they made a play for Ray Lewis. They'll probably draft an OT in the first round of the draft.

Mister J
01-19-2009, 02:59 PM
Exactly why don't we have a CFL thread or a Grey Cup Party Thread?

I blame 'fire. Damn xenophobe.

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 03:01 PM
Exactly why don't we have a CFL thread or a Grey Cup Party Thread?

I blame 'fire. Damn xenophobe.

I'm not stopping anybody from making one. Don't be a jerk, you jerk. :cmad:

Double Down
01-19-2009, 03:03 PM
Eh, why not. As long as he isn't our biggest free agent acquisition... :csad:


From Rotoworld.com:
Dolphins signed OLB/DE Cameron Wake to a four-year, $4.9 million contract. The deal includes $1 million guaranteed.

It's a low risk, high upside addition for Miami. Wake played college ball at Penn State, where he made just 8.5 career sacks. He didn't make it the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005, but blossomed in the CFL. Wake rang up 23 sacks for the BC Lions last season. The Dolphins will likely start Wake out at outside linebacker and have him push incumbent Matt Roth.


I heard that something like 17 teams were interested in signing him.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 03:07 PM
Man, the reporters at Whisenhunt's press conference were really trying to get him to say something bad about the Steelers for not giving the job to him. He wasn't having it.

Mister J
01-19-2009, 03:11 PM
I caught something similar to that on Outside the Lines this morning. It's as if they were trying to play up some drama between Whisenhunt and Roethlisberger by pulling quotes from well over a year ago.

Zeus forbid that the media just analyze and cover the game without trying to reach for any and every soap opera-style/high school-level drama imaginable.

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 03:15 PM
I caught something similar to that on Outside the Lines this morning. It's as if they were trying to play up some drama between Whisenhunt and Roethlisberger by pulling quotes from well over a year ago.

Zeus forbid that the media just analyze and cover the game without trying to reach for any and every soap opera-style/high school-level drama imaginable.

ESPN's hands are constantly up their own ass, hoping someone will agree with the crap they pull out.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 03:17 PM
I caught something similar to that on Outside the Lines this morning. It's as if they were trying to play up some drama between Whisenhunt and Roethlisberger by pulling quotes from well over a year ago.

Zeus forbid that the media just analyze and cover the game without trying to reach for any and every soap opera-style/high school-level drama imaginable.


He was a finalist for the Steelers job, but he took the Cardinals job, since it was a sure thing, rather than risk not getting the Steelers job. It obviously worked out really well for everyone ... except, arguably, Matt Leinart.

BlackLantern
01-19-2009, 03:18 PM
He was a finalist for the Steelers job, but he took the Cardinals job, since it was a sure thing, rather than risk not getting the Steelers job. It obviously worked out really well for everyone ... except, arguably, Matt Leinart.

but Leinart has a possibility of getting a ring now.....Im sure he's cool with holding a clipboard

Double Down
01-19-2009, 03:19 PM
but Leinart has a possibility of getting a ring now.....Im sure he's cool with holding a clipboard

That's why I said "arguably."

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 03:27 PM
And believe it or not, he's still their future.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 03:34 PM
Trade Leinert for a high draft choice. Try again if you will.

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 03:35 PM
Trade Leinert for a high draft choice. Try again if you will.

Who exactly is willing to give up a "high" draft choice for Leinart?

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 03:36 PM
A desperate team? Like a team in the detroit area? :hehe:

Well what would you do?

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 03:39 PM
Leinart is Arizona's future. They aren't going to trade him.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 03:41 PM
Leinart is Arizona's future. They aren't going to trade him.
Kurt Warner is Immortal :o

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 03:42 PM
Kurt Warner is Immortal :o

I would not want Leinart, have you seen him on the field. He looks lost

Double Down
01-19-2009, 03:42 PM
Kurt Warner is Immortal :o

You might be right.

Mister J
01-19-2009, 03:44 PM
You guys are selling Leinart short. If the Cardinals win, he'll have that nice Super Bowl ring (which he wouldn't have remotely contributed to ...unless you consider stinking up the joint so badly that you get benched in favor of Warner an accomplishment). It'll elevate his already notable popularity at the Arizona State keg parties into the mesosphere. That, in turn, will do wonders for his confidence and he'll naturally read over the playbook and watch game film to cope with the more frequent hangovers. Before you know it, he'll be who the Cardinals thought he was upon draft day.

Alex The Great
01-19-2009, 03:45 PM
Smart People Make me Sick :cmad:

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 03:46 PM
Leinart might someone on the day they get him out of ASU chicks' beds.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 03:49 PM
You guys are selling Leinart short. If the Cardinals win, he'll have that nice Super Bowl ring (which he wouldn't have remotely contributed to ...unless you consider stinking up the joint so badly that you get benched in favor of Warner an accomplishment). It'll elevate his already notable popularity at the Arizona State keg parties into the mesosphere. That, in turn, will do wonders for his confidence and he'll naturally read over the playbook and watch game film to cope with the more frequent hangovers. Before you know it, he'll be who the Cardinals thought he was upon draft day.

If Warner is not the QB next year, I guarantee the Cardinals will finish behind the 49ers. And while all Super Bowl teams seem to lose good players next year, the Cards really can't afford to lose Warner, Boldin and Dansby.

gogetter0587
01-19-2009, 03:51 PM
If Warner is not the QB next year, I guarantee the Cardinals will finish behind the 49ers. And while all Super Bowl teams seem to lose good players next year, the Cards really can't afford to lose Warner, Boldin and Dansby.

Dansby is legit. Boldin is Solid. and Warner will fall off.

If they lose those three players , the Cardinals will not only lose more than they win, they bring up the rear in that AWFUL division

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 03:58 PM
If Warner is not the QB next year, I guarantee the Cardinals will finish behind the 49ers. And while all Super Bowl teams seem to lose good players next year, the Cards really can't afford to lose Warner, Boldin and Dansby.

They barely made it under the cap this year. There priority is Warner. I think they'll have to lose Boldin or Dansby.....likely Boldin. I think Breaston can step in, and Doucett is a nice player.

Rarely can a team keep two top flight WR's....the money just doesn't work.

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 04:01 PM
Kurt Warner is Immortal :o

*Dan Akroyd Blues Brothers Accent*
"He's on a mission from God."

Double Down
01-19-2009, 04:10 PM
They barely made it under the cap this year. There priority is Warner. I think they'll have to lose Boldin or Dansby.....likely Boldin. I think Breaston can step in, and Doucett is a nice player.

Rarely can a team keep two top flight WR's....the money just doesn't work.

Actually, the Cardinals will be in a much better place capwise after this season than they were before it. The Cards are projected to be $46 million under the cap (assuming they cut Edgerrin James). Obviously, that money will start to go when they start signing players, but they have the resources to resign all of their players and add an impact guy.

ih8nyy
01-19-2009, 04:20 PM
Actually, the Cardinals will be in a much better place capwise after this season than they were before it. The Cards are projected to be $46 million under the cap (assuming they cut Edgerrin James). Obviously, that money will start to go when they start signing players, but they have the resources to resign all of their players and add an impact guy.

Yeah there is no way Edge James is staying in AZ.

The Game
01-19-2009, 04:33 PM
woah just found this http://sports.espn.go.com/nfldraft/tracker/player?id=6771

Polamalu + Dawkins would have been brolic :wow:

Bad draft decisions is why Eagles have not won win a Super Bowl yet. They took Freddie Mitchell when Reggie Wayne was available, LOL

Double Down
01-19-2009, 04:41 PM
woah just found this http://sports.espn.go.com/nfldraft/tracker/player?id=6771

Polamalu + Dawkins would have been brolic :wow:

Bad draft decisions is why Eagles have not won win a Super Bowl yet. They took Freddie Mitchell when Reggie Wayne was available, LOL


Polamalu did, however, recover in time to work out at the USC pro day. Here Pittsburgh scouts spotted him. Polamalu went in the first round, 16th overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft to the Steelers -- the only safety taken in the first round in Steelers history. Many thought the San Diego Chargers, who were looking for a replacement at the safety position after losing Pro Bowler Rodney Harrison, would take Polamalu with the 15th overall pick. Instead they made a trade with Philadelphia and chose to pick up two safeties in later rounds. Seeing an opportunity, Pittsburgh made a draft day trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to move up to the 16th pick and take Polamalu.

In the end, with the picks traded to Kansas City, the Chiefs ended up with running back Larry Johnson out of Penn State, quarterback Brooks Bollinger from Wisconsin, and Julian Battle a cornerback out of Tennessee.
http://www.steelersfever.com/editorials/0757.html

The Eagles took Jerome McDougle with the 15th pick.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 04:46 PM
On PTI, Ron Jaworski said he studied the Kevin Curtis play at the end of the game and that "there was some incidental contact [but] I do not think pass interference should have been called." He added, "But I do think this, Kevin Curtis should have caught the football."

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 04:49 PM
Are there going to be any ribs at this here party? If not, you all fail miserably.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 04:50 PM
On PTI, Ron Jaworski said he studied the Kevin Curtis play at the end of the game and that "there was some incidental contact [but] I do not think pass interference should have been called."

Could go either way

He added, "But I do think this, Kevin Curtis should have caught the football."

Definitely.

The Game
01-19-2009, 04:54 PM
On PTI, Ron Jaworski said he studied the Kevin Curtis play at the end of the game and that "there was some incidental contact [but] I do not think pass interference should have been called." He added, "But I do think this, Kevin Curtis should have caught the football."

I agree that Curtis should have got that ball, someone please get McNabb big WR's the guy needs them

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 05:10 PM
Are there going to be any ribs at this here party? If not, you all fail miserably.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/bbq-ribs.jpg

Excel
01-19-2009, 05:13 PM
woah just found this http://sports.espn.go.com/nfldraft/tracker/player?id=6771

Polamalu + Dawkins would have been brolic :wow:

Bad draft decisions is why Eagles have not won win a Super Bowl yet. They took Freddie Mitchell when Reggie Wayne was available, LOL

Well, the Eagles wrs eternally sucking for years points to horrible wr coaches moreso than lack of talent.

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 05:20 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/bbq-ribs.jpg


Ohhhh helllllllll yesssssss



Thanks for making me wish I had ribs, 'Fire. Now I'm going to go eat some left over hotdogs.


Jackass. :cmad:

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 05:21 PM
:csad:

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 05:24 PM
woah just found this http://sports.espn.go.com/nfldraft/tracker/player?id=6771

Polamalu + Dawkins would have been brolic :wow:

Bad draft decisions is why Eagles have not won win a Super Bowl yet. They took Freddie Mitchell when Reggie Wayne was available, LOL

We took McDougale that year who was terrible.....Alot of people passed on Reggie Wayne...Chad Johnson, and Housh as well all in that same class.

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 05:29 PM
We took McDougale that year who was terrible.....Alot of people passed on Reggie Wayne...Chad Johnson, and Housh as well all in that same class.

I think the Eagles should make a play at T.J Houshmanzadeh. I think that makes them an even more dangerous team next season.

Excel
01-19-2009, 05:29 PM
Housh would be a great choice as their possession wide reciever if DeSean can establish himself as their explosive player. If DeSean has a sophmore slump, Ocho Cinco would be a better fit.

You know who doesnt fit at all, is Anquan Boldin.

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 05:33 PM
:csad:
............:cmad:

The Game
01-19-2009, 05:34 PM
We took McDougale that year who was terrible.....Alot of people passed on Reggie Wayne...Chad Johnson, and Housh as well all in that same class.

Well Houshmanz........that guy is a player Iggles should look at

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 05:36 PM
............:cmad:

Come visit here, and I'll take you to a local joint that has some damn awesome ribs.

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 05:38 PM
A desperate team? Like a team in the detroit area? :hehe:

Well what would you do?

Why would you trade a high draft pick when Matt Stafford is sitting there?

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 05:42 PM
Come visit here, and I'll take you to a local joint that has some damn awesome ribs.
Hmm... I might have to go to Georgia Tech because of this. :up:

Double Down
01-19-2009, 05:42 PM
The good news is McGahee had movement in all his limbs and was "neurologically intact" after a vicious collision with Steelers safety Ryan Clark in the closing minutes of Sunday's AFC championship game. According to The Baltimore Sun, McGahee spent Sunday night at a Pittsburgh-area hospital. He was released from the hospital on Monday and returned to his Baltimore home.

http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/16597/mcgahee_ok_after_big_hit_in_afc_title_game

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 05:44 PM
Hmm... I might have to go to Georgia Tech because of this. :up:

Tech.


You lost me.

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 05:45 PM
The good news is McGahee had movement in all his limbs and was "neurologically intact" after a vicious collision with Steelers safety Ryan Clark in the closing minutes of Sunday's AFC championship game. According to The Baltimore Sun, McGahee spent Sunday night at a Pittsburgh-area hospital. He was released from the hospital on Monday and returned to his Baltimore home.

http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/16597/mcgahee_ok_after_big_hit_in_afc_title_game
Whew, good news. He's lucky he didn't have a serious injury.

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 05:48 PM
Tech.


You lost me.
Georgia Tech would benefit me much better than Georgia State. Sorry. :csad:

BlackLantern
01-19-2009, 05:48 PM
ESPN reported that McGahee was in the Raven practice facility Monday afternoon to see everyone and say he was ok...just a really sore neck and a concussion

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 05:52 PM
Georgia Tech would benefit me much better than Georgia State. Sorry. :csad:

I'm sorry you want to be in the land of computer nerds and no women. :csad:

Double Down
01-19-2009, 05:53 PM
...

BlackLantern
01-19-2009, 05:53 PM
I'm sorry you want to be in the land of computer nerds and no women. :csad:

They have women at Tech....I think...or do they just import them for college football games?

Immortalfire
01-19-2009, 05:54 PM
They have women at Tech....I think...or do they just import them for college football games?

They get them from Rent-a-Cheerleader.

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 05:55 PM
I'm sorry you want to be in the land of computer nerds and no women. :csad:
But... their Baseball (Yeah, I know I'm in a Football thread) program... It's like, the best, and stuff.

But they have no women? :csad:

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 06:40 PM
But... their Baseball (Yeah, I know I'm in a Football thread) program... It's like, the best, and stuff.

But they have no women? :csad:

Thats why Georgia and not Georgia Tech played in the National Championship last year? :huh:

FaT_tONle
01-19-2009, 07:37 PM
Source: Baltimore Sun

Oh God... what the hell is Jerry doing... does he think he's getting Ray Lewis five years ago??? Jerry has to step down if he does this... what a joke...

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 08:01 PM
Given how Edge has performed since Week 17, I was surprised that we saw as much of Arrington and Hightower as we did.
------------------------------------------
Dolphins Sign Former CL Linebacker Cameron Wake (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3844396)

Yeah. :dry:

I heard Parcells told the scouts to browse the CFL and "find someone special", so I suppose a two-time CFL Defensive Player of the Year fits the bill

...but, yeah. :dry:

Thats actually a great move, IMO.

StorminNorman
01-19-2009, 08:03 PM
After a long look at the scores, the following people will be in the final 8.

Double Down - 9 points
Kaleb - 7 points
Metropolis Man - 7 points
Matt - 7 points
The Last Son - 7 Points
Mister J - 6 Points
Bond - 6 Points
StorminNorman Returns - 6 points


Considering I started off the season 0-3 I am happy. I am peaking when it counts.

Is everyone going into the Super Bowl on even ground or how is it being handled exactly?

Double Down
01-19-2009, 08:15 PM
They barely made it under the cap this year. There priority is Warner. I think they'll have to lose Boldin or Dansby.....likely Boldin. I think Breaston can step in, and Doucett is a nice player.

Rarely can a team keep two top flight WR's....the money just doesn't work.

Actually, the Cardinals will be in a much better place capwise after this season than they were before it. The Cards are projected to be $46 million under the cap (assuming they cut Edgerrin James). Obviously, that money will start to go when they start signing players, but they have the resources to resign all of their players and add an impact guy.

Confirmation of what I was saying:

| Adam Schefter |
Cards would benefit from letting James go (http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/10/cards-can-go-shopping-in-offseason-by-cutting-ties-with-james/)
Arizona’s next loss, whether it’s today against Carolina or later in the postseason, is expected to be running back Edgerrin James‘ final game in a Cardinals uniform.
Cutting James, who carries a $6.75 million salary-cap number for next season, will be a salary-cap boon for the Cardinals. When the Cardinals and James cut ties, Arizona will save $5 million against the cap, tacking that on to the $41 million it’s already scheduled to be under the cap.
Then the Cardinals would have close to $50 million –- $50 million in cap room! –- available this offseason.

Mee
01-19-2009, 08:15 PM
When it's party time
Like 1999
I'll party on the Hype
Because I'm such a special guy

Ironman24
01-19-2009, 08:16 PM
As they say, Defense wins championships and Pittsburgh has the best this year. Steelers win a close one 24-17.

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 08:26 PM
Considering I started off the season 0-3 I am happy. I am peaking when it counts.

Is everyone going into the Super Bowl on even ground or how is it being handled exactly?

I'm in the process of figuring that out. I think I'm going to go 2 points for a win and 2 points for who has the closest score. Obviously if you pick the wrong winner, you can't win anything. Tiebreakers will be used for whoever the MVP is and what his stats are.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 08:41 PM
As they say, Defense wins championships and Pittsburgh has the best this year. Steelers win a close one 24-17.

It's not that easy. Atlanta, Carolina and Philadelphia all ranked in the top 12 in the NFL for fewest points allowed this year.
And Arizona just scored 30 or more against each of them in the playoffs.
"They" also say you can't beat a team three times in a year, and yet, that's usually what happens.

I have no idea which team I am picking yet.

cyborg ninja 14
01-19-2009, 08:42 PM
Go Cards! Fitzgerald vs. Polamolu. Yes :woot:

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 09:08 PM
As they say, Defense wins championships and Pittsburgh has the best this year. Steelers win a close one 24-17.

Yeah, except when they don't, here's looking at you 2006 Chicago Bears.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 09:20 PM
Actually, the Cardinals will be in a much better place capwise after this season than they were before it. The Cards are projected to be $46 million under the cap (assuming they cut Edgerrin James). Obviously, that money will start to go when they start signing players, but they have the resources to resign all of their players and add an impact guy.

So they have to resign

Warner
Dansby
and possibly a new deal for Boldin.

Bertrand Berry is a FA as well.....not sure if they'll resign him.

Just looked up The Eagles for fun and we're gonna have in the range of $45 Million. We have to lock up Dawkins, and restructure McNabb.....also will probably resign either Runyan or Thomas.

vindrow
01-19-2009, 09:45 PM
Can someone please explain why that Holmes touchdown was called back?


As has been happening to teams all year: The refs screwed up.



and




Go Steelers!!!

Captain Planet!
01-19-2009, 09:51 PM
Thats why Georgia and not Georgia Tech played in the National Championship last year? :huh:
Yes. Yes it is.

Bond
01-19-2009, 10:37 PM
I'm not sure who is going to win this game yet. I need to have a full day of thinking.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 11:01 PM
Whoever wins, we....won't care.

Mister J
01-19-2009, 11:10 PM
I'm sure I'll eventually come to favor one team getting the victory, but I'm fairly ambivalent. Usually, I have a visceral reaction to who I don't want to win, at the least. It'd be a good story for Warner, but I kinda like Omar as a coach. His press conferences rage off the unintentional comedy meter.

Just get to the damn draft and free agency. Big Tuna has building to do.

Darthphere
01-19-2009, 11:11 PM
Is he even staying?

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:14 PM
So they have to resign

Warner
Dansby
and possibly a new deal for Boldin.

Bertrand Berry is a FA as well.....not sure if they'll resign him.

Just looked up The Eagles for fun and we're gonna have in the range of $45 Million. We have to lock up Dawkins, and restructure McNabb.....also will probably resign either Runyan or Thomas.

The Eagles don't usually spend the whole cap, right?

Mister J
01-19-2009, 11:45 PM
Is he even staying?
According to Huzienga, who was relaying a message, he likes it in Miami and isn't going anywhere. The rumor mill says the same. Meh. Good enough for me right now.

There's about 25-30 M available cap space. There are numerous areas of concern. I sense a plan forming.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 11:48 PM
The Eagles don't usually spend the whole cap, right?

They usually take it down under ten. They don't just spend for the sake of it...but they upgrade for the most part when they need to. I have a feeling there #1 target will be Jordan Gross, after that maybe Housh.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:50 PM
Gross is going to be the no. 1 target for a lot of teams. But it wouldn't surprise me to see the Eagles get him on the first day.

Dark Donnie
01-19-2009, 11:54 PM
Gross is going to be the no. 1 target for a lot of teams. But it wouldn't surprise me to see the Eagles get him on the first day.

I think OL is a major concern...either Gross or the draft. Replacing those tackles is a top priority. WR is more a fan concern, but McNabb is talking about "weapons" again so maybe this year he gets a top WR again...who knows.


I love football FA and the draft.

NewYorkSpider
01-19-2009, 11:58 PM
Panthers are going to re-sign Gross. I'm 95% sure.

Double Down
01-19-2009, 11:58 PM
I think OL is a major concern...either Gross or the draft. Replacing those tackles is a top priority. WR is more a fan concern, but McNabb is talking about "weapons" again so maybe this year he gets a top WR again...who knows.


I love football FA and the draft.

Me too. I watch the entire draft every year.

Double Down
01-20-2009, 12:06 AM
Panthers are going to re-sign Gross. I'm 95% sure.

This is Fox Sports' take:

Player/coach to watch: DE Julius Peppers. A 14.5-sack season elevated Peppers back into elite status. But it also raises Peppers' value as he heads toward free agency. The franchise tag isn't a realistic option, as it would cost Carolina roughly $17 million against its 2009 cap. Re-signing Peppers in February will be Carolina's top personnel priority. Projected cap space: $11 million. The other elite Panthers player set to hit free agency is LT Jordan Gross. If a long-term contract can't be reached, the Panthers appear likely to keep Gross for another season with a 2009 franchise tag worth at least $9 million. The Panthers will probably stick with Delhomme in 2009, especially without a viable replacement waiting in the wings. Delhomme, though, carries an $11 million cap number that could become problematic if the Panthers need additional space to re-sign Peppers.

Dr. Evil
01-20-2009, 12:18 AM
Broncos QB Coach Jeremy Bates has a new job........as Offensive Coordinator at USC.

NewYorkSpider
01-20-2009, 12:28 AM
This is Fox Sports' take:

Player/coach to watch: DE Julius Peppers. A 14.5-sack season elevated Peppers back into elite status. But it also raises Peppers' value as he heads toward free agency. The franchise tag isn't a realistic option, as it would cost Carolina roughly $17 million against its 2009 cap. Re-signing Peppers in February will be Carolina's top personnel priority. Projected cap space: $11 million. The other elite Panthers player set to hit free agency is LT Jordan Gross. If a long-term contract can't be reached, the Panthers appear likely to keep Gross for another season with a 2009 franchise tag worth at least $9 million. The Panthers will probably stick with Delhomme in 2009, especially without a viable replacement waiting in the wings. Delhomme, though, carries an $11 million cap number that could become problematic if the Panthers need additional space to re-sign Peppers.


At this point Peppers doesn't want to be tagged. He wants to walk on his own in free agency. Atlanta has come up as a team he would like to play for. If the Panthers allow that to happen they're idiots. They're better off working hard to sign Gross to a deal, then tagging Peppers and trading him for value. Denver needs a good pass rusher and would have plenty of cap room available. With Josh McDaniels and Mike Nolan running the team, it fits in perfectly for Peppers who wants to play in a 3-4 defense.

StorminNorman
01-20-2009, 12:31 AM
Broncos QB Coach Jeremy Bates has a new job........as Offensive Coordinator at USC.

Detroit was hard pressed to grab him. This announcement was very shocking to them.

LegendaryCaleb
01-20-2009, 04:22 AM
Sexy thread....Not a cards fan but all for Kurt Warner....I think the Cardinals will win

Ace of Knaves
01-20-2009, 04:26 AM
I just can't see the Cards winning this, I really can't. I hope they do, but Pittsburgh are just too strong in all areas IMO.

Dark Donnie
01-20-2009, 07:01 AM
Panthers are going to re-sign Gross. I'm 95% sure.

Was Gross franchised last year as well?

Matt
01-20-2009, 07:11 AM
I'm suprised the Cards are up by 20 %. :wow: They've had a great run, but it comes to an end in Tampa, I think. Still...I don't mind if the Steelers lose. If they have to lose, its better to lose to the Cardinals than the Eagles or Giants.

Still, this game will be offense vs defense. And you know what they say, offenses win games...defenses win championships. Thats why I'm calling the Steelers.

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 08:15 AM
They usually take it down under ten. They don't just spend for the sake of it...but they upgrade for the most part when they need to. I have a feeling there #1 target will be Jordan Gross, after that maybe Housh.

Isn't Dawkins a FA this year?

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 08:17 AM
Sexy thread....Not a cards fan but all for Kurt Warner....I think the Cardinals will win

Like Bill Simmons had in his column last week. Never bet against God and Puppies. Warner has God in his corner and he told his kids they could get a puppy if they win the Super Bowl. (Or was it make the Super Bowl?)

Immortalfire
01-20-2009, 08:24 AM
I'm sure I'll eventually come to favor one team getting the victory, but I'm fairly ambivalent. Usually, I have a visceral reaction to who I don't want to win, at the least. It'd be a good story for Warner, but I kinda like Omar as a coach. His press conferences rage off the unintentional comedy meter.

Just get to the damn draft and free agency. Big Tuna has building to do.

At this year's draft...

Commentator: "Remember back when Brett Favre was drafted?"

Ace of Knaves
01-20-2009, 08:28 AM
Didn't we draft Favre and then trade him?

RAMORE
01-20-2009, 10:30 AM
Here's the buffet..and 2 noobs that I enslaved from the Batboards to act as servers. :batman:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/SundayBrunchBuffetWayzata7-large.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/buffet.jpg

And we have about ten million of these dessert trays..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/dessert-tray.jpg


Enjoy.

Sweeeet! Hey noob give me two of everything:D

Dark Donnie
01-20-2009, 10:33 AM
Isn't Dawkins a FA this year?

Yes but he's almost 100% certain to come back.

Darthphere
01-20-2009, 11:32 AM
According to Huzienga, who was relaying a message, he likes it in Miami and isn't going anywhere. The rumor mill says the same. Meh. Good enough for me right now.

There's about 25-30 M available cap space. There are numerous areas of concern. I sense a plan forming.

Wideout and some corners and safeties would be nice. We could always use another running back.:hehe:

Dr. Evil
01-20-2009, 11:33 AM
What the hell?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-20-mitchelljan20,0,5440986.column

Darthphere
01-20-2009, 11:40 AM
What the hell?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-20-mitchelljan20,0,5440986.column

There's a difference between multiple teams in the same state and multiple teams in the same city. The latter is least common.

Dark Donnie
01-20-2009, 11:46 AM
Tony Romo-QB-Cowboys Jan. 20 - 12:21 pm et

Tony Romo's practice habits were reportedly "so bad" that several Dallas players lost respect for Jason Garrett's inability to "corrall" Romo in practice.

Romo reportedly did not treat practice work consistently and he forced throws too often. If true, perhaps Romo has become the "superstar QB" that Bill Parcells warned against. It's impossible to know the complete truth here, but it's obvious there is a troubling level of dischord between Garrett, Romo, and various teammates.
Source: Dallas Morning News

Dr. Evil
01-20-2009, 11:53 AM
I heard the Cowboys are interested in Ray Lewis.

Not going to happen, because he's the most likely to get into a fistfight with Owens.

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 01:00 PM
I heard the Cowboys are interested in Ray Lewis.

Not going to happen, because he's the most likely to get into a fistfight with Owens.

I am willing to bet God would tell Ray to punch TO in the mug.

Immortalfire
01-20-2009, 01:04 PM
Ray would punch out Romo, and tell him to stop being such a wimp.

RAMORE
01-20-2009, 01:07 PM
There's a difference between multiple teams in the same state and multiple teams in the same city. The latter is least common.


True^ I've been wanting a team in Orlando forever but everyone says Tampa is too close It's like 80 miles away.

RAMORE
01-20-2009, 01:09 PM
I heard the Cowboys are interested in Ray Lewis.

Not going to happen, because he's the most likely to get into a fistfight with Owens.

That would be some great tv thogh I would pay to see that:up:

Excel
01-20-2009, 01:53 PM
Lewis has always been a sucker for guys with "street cred" (remember he thought troy smith should be the starter). Id bet him and T.O. become bros.

Double Down
01-20-2009, 02:01 PM
At this year's draft...

Commentator: "Remember back when Brett Favre was drafted?"

"You can find gems in the late rounds. Tom Brady was a sixth-round pick." *cue endless loop*

That-Guy
01-20-2009, 02:12 PM
I'd laugh my ass off if Lewis went to Dallas. The Ravens fans would be pissed beyond belief. They treat him like he's God.

Double Down
01-20-2009, 02:24 PM
I was watching NFL Live recently and Marcellus Wiley said that bad signings by Jerry Jones are the Cowboys' biggest problem.
Wiley listed busts such as Eddie George, Pacman Jones, Tank Johnson, and Marcellus Wiley.
"I didn't have anything left in the tank, and he gave me a lot of money," said Wiley.

Darthphere
01-20-2009, 02:28 PM
LOL! I remember that, maybe Jerry should sue him and get that money back.

Go Web Go!
01-20-2009, 02:36 PM
I was watching NFL Live recently and Marcellus Wiley said that bad signings by Jerry Jones are the Cowboys' biggest problem.
Wiley listed busts such as Eddie George, Pacman Jones, Tank Johnson, and Marcellus Wiley.
"I didn't have anything left in the tank, and he gave me a lot of money," said Wiley.

That's pretty funny. He isn't wrong either.

Raiden
01-20-2009, 02:41 PM
I was watching NFL Live recently and Marcellus Wiley said that bad signings by Jerry Jones are the Cowboys' biggest problem.
Wiley listed busts such as Eddie George, Pacman Jones, Tank Johnson, and Marcellus Wiley.
"I didn't have anything left in the tank, and he gave me a lot of money," said Wiley.

Jerry is a bad GM, and as owner he's also rather incompetent by keeping Wade Phillips and sign Jason Garrett in a mega deal and keeping him as the heir apparen for Phillips, and Garrett has been exposed to be a mediocre OC who can't make Romo better.

gogetter0587
01-20-2009, 02:45 PM
Jerry is a bad GM, and as owner he's also rather incompetent by keeping Wade Phillips and sign Jason Garrett in a mega deal and keeping him as the heir apparen for Phillips, and Garrett has been exposed to be a mediocre OC who can't make Romo better.


JJ just wants to be a coach, GM and owner all in one.

Alex The Great
01-20-2009, 02:48 PM
Why would you trade a high draft pick when Matt Stafford is sitting there?
Because the Lions are sitting there :hehe:

ESPN reported that McGahee was in the Raven practice facility Monday afternoon to see everyone and say he was ok...just a really sore neck and a concussion
Thank god, I thought he was down for the count

Double Down
01-20-2009, 02:52 PM
I'm suprised the Cards are up by 20 %. :wow: They've had a great run, but it comes to an end in Tampa, I think. Still...I don't mind if the Steelers lose. If they have to lose, its better to lose to the Cardinals than the Eagles or Giants.

Still, this game will be offense vs defense. And you know what they say, offenses win games...defenses win championships. Thats why I'm calling the Steelers.

I'm not surprised at all. Imagine if the Ravens had won, who would you be picking?
What I think is happening is that people keep saying the Cardinals have no chance to win and they keep winning, so they keep adding believers. You could follow along on the NFL thread that some of the staunchest critics of the Cardinals before a playoff game were starting to believe in the team after the game.
There are people who predicted the Cardinals would get blown out by the Panthers who are now picking the Cardinals to win the Super Bowl -- and the Steelers are better than the Panthers.
Additionally: it's fun to root for the underdog; nobody really hates the Cardinals; people really like Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald; and the Steelers are just one of those teams that non-fans of the team love to hate.

gogetter0587
01-20-2009, 03:02 PM
He is right people keep jumping on the bandwagon. He is also right, it is because they just do not want to root for the Steel city.

Steelers by 20

KALEL114
01-20-2009, 03:43 PM
I think if the Cards hadn't gone to Carolina and beaten the snot out of them, I would lean more toward Pitt. The Cards before that game were dreadful on the road (especially East coast). They showed that they could win the big away from home. I think the Pitt. defense is amazing, but I think Arizona's offense is strong enough to give them problems. Arizona's defense is playing lights out with I think 12 turnovers in the playoffs. Add in a possibly gimpy Ward and I think the Cards can pull it out.

Dark Donnie
01-20-2009, 03:47 PM
I was watching NFL Live recently and Marcellus Wiley said that bad signings by Jerry Jones are the Cowboys' biggest problem.
Wiley listed busts such as Eddie George, Pacman Jones, Tank Johnson, and Marcellus Wiley.
"I didn't have anything left in the tank, and he gave me a lot of money," said Wiley.

There's nothing worse then Al Davis talking Javon Walker out of retirement to sign that huge deal.

Alex The Great
01-20-2009, 04:00 PM
Some funny tidbits from the 08 thread :)

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=13988843&postcount=249

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=14633437&postcount=1

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=13990836&postcount=424

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=13993687&postcount=461

Alex The Great
01-20-2009, 04:19 PM
I wonder how Fitz will do vs The Hair.....

That-Guy
01-20-2009, 04:33 PM
I'm not surprised at all. Imagine if the Ravens had won, who would you be picking?
What I think is happening is that people keep saying the Cardinals have no chance to win and they keep winning, so they keep adding believers. You could follow along on the NFL thread that some of the staunchest critics of the Cardinals before a playoff game were starting to believe in the team after the game.
There are people who predicted the Cardinals would get blown out by the Panthers who are now picking the Cardinals to win the Super Bowl -- and the Steelers are better than the Panthers.
Additionally: it's fun to root for the underdog; nobody really hates the Cardinals; people really like Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald; and the Steelers are just one of those teams that non-fans of the team love to hate.


Well, I know a few people who hate Kurt Warner... I think he's a great player but I do think he was an asshat for doing that "stem cell research is wrong" commercial as a response to that tragic Michael J. Fox ad. When it comes to that subject, I'd rather take the advice of brilliant research scientists and people who desperately need scientific breakthroughs than a guy in perfect health who would have been bagging groceries at Hy-Vee if he wasn't in the NFL.

That-Guy
01-20-2009, 04:34 PM
I wonder how Fitz will do vs The Hair.....

Haha, it will be a hair battle on both sides there.

Venom'sDad
01-20-2009, 04:56 PM
Do anyone think McNabb should pursue starting over in another team/city while he's young/skilled enough to impact a team or should he continue to ignore the unappreciative Philly fans and stay with Reed and try to bring a championship to the city?

Double Down
01-20-2009, 05:02 PM
Well, I know a few people who hate Kurt Warner... I think he's a great player but I do think he was an asshat for doing that "stem cell research is wrong" commercial as a response to that tragic Michael J. Fox ad. When it comes to that subject, I'd rather take the advice of brilliant research scientists and people who desperately need scientific breakthroughs than a guy in perfect health who would have been bagging groceries at Hy-Vee if he wasn't in the NFL.

I separate politics/religion from sports and movies. I am a fan of both Warner and Fox. Their personal stances on those types of matters doesn't affect me. I'm uncomfortable enough even discussing it to this extent.
And if you want to choose to believe in science over religion, that's fine. I don't care one bit. But your remark about Warner and bagging groceries was uncalled for. What would most athletes be doing if it wasn't for sports? And why would it matter whether he made the NFL anyway? Does an NFL quarterback know more about science than a grocery store bagger? Couldn't you have just said an "NFL quarterback"?

Calvin
01-20-2009, 05:48 PM
Saw this on another forum and had to share:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gruber/3208297558/

Best sign ever?

StorminNorman
01-20-2009, 06:02 PM
It ranks up there with the Cardinals fan with the "We are who we thought we were" sign.

Double Down
01-20-2009, 06:36 PM
I didn't make this one:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8639/270929vg3.jpg

Holiday
01-20-2009, 06:41 PM
:lmao: That is damn funny.

FaT_tONle
01-20-2009, 07:17 PM
I didn't make this one:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8639/270929vg3.jpg

lol..... :hehe:

Mister J
01-20-2009, 07:26 PM
Saw this on another forum and had to share:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gruber/3208297558/

Best sign ever?
That's outstanding. There should be an award or something for it. :D

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 07:28 PM
They treat him like he's God.

I have a buddy that used to play for the Ravens. A group of us that went to High School with him went down to a Steelers game a few years ago and Ray Lewis was classic in the players parking lot. It's about 70 degrees out and the guy was wearing a fur coat and a total pimp hat. Friggin Priceless. I will always love the man for that.

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 07:31 PM
I didn't make this one:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8639/270929vg3.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg277/cpoconnor/smilies/aheathosnap.png

NewYorkSpider
01-20-2009, 07:48 PM
There's also a joke about Jake Delhomme commiting suicide, but someone intercepted the bullet.

Double Down
01-20-2009, 07:51 PM
There's also a joke about Jake Delhomme commiting suicide, but someone intercepted the bullet.

That joke was made about someone else before that. I'm not a fan of the joke.

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 08:01 PM
That joke was made about someone else before that. I'm not a fan of the joke.

It could be said about Brett Favre, but ESPN would have anyone that made that joke rubbed out. Unless Peter King got to them first.

Double Down
01-20-2009, 08:06 PM
It was Tony Romo.

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22intercepted+the+bullet%22+romo&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 08:10 PM
It was Tony Romo.

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22intercepted+the+bullet%22+romo&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

Works well for him too.

KALEL114
01-20-2009, 08:23 PM
CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb recently had to play defense at his offseason home in Chandler.

Two Arizona Cardinals fans hung their team's flag in a tree and burned "Go Cards," "Go Kurt" and "I heart AZ" in McNabb's yard with diesel fuel, Chandler police Sgt. Joe Favazzo said Tuesday.

Favazzo said the fans hung the flag Thursday, and McNabb laughed it off and even left it hanging.

Then the fans returned Saturday and left a cardboard box in the driveway with "Go Cards" written on one side and "Beat Philly" on the other. McNabb laughed that off, too, when he discovered it at about midnight, Favazzo said.

But McNabb stopped laughing when he went outside Saturday morning, smelled diesel fuel and realized someone had burned Cardinals cheers into his lawn, causing about $2,000 in damage.

Favazzo said officers found an address label on the box that had been left, and it led to Chandler resident Rex Perkins, 37, who later admitted to the pranks.

His co-worker, Ryan Hanlon, 28, also admitted to the pranks.

Perkins and Hanlon were fingerprinted, photographed and cited for misdemeanor criminal damage.

"When they decided to get diesel fuel out and start damaging the yard, they crossed the line," Favazzo said.

The Cardinals beat the Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game to advance to the Feb. 1 Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3847672

:facepalm

ih8nyy
01-20-2009, 08:27 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3847672

:facepalm

What an idiot. Moral of the story, if you are leaving a box in someones yard as a prank take the shipping labels off.

Alex The Great
01-20-2009, 09:01 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3847672

:facepalm
haha, that's awseme!

Excel
01-20-2009, 10:26 PM
Do anyone think McNabb should pursue starting over in another team/city while he's young/skilled enough to impact a team or should he continue to ignore the unappreciative Philly fans and stay with Reed and try to bring a championship to the city?

Minnesota is the only play he should touch. If they wanted him, he should go there in a heartbeat.

fu manchu
01-20-2009, 10:31 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3847672

:facepalm
at the very least, the cards did win that game. so their effort, didn't go all too waste.

NewYorkSpider
01-20-2009, 10:31 PM
Minnesota is the only play he should touch. If they wanted him, he should go there in a heartbeat.

Brett Favre will play for the Vikings next season. Sports Illustrated already has him on the cover.

http://i40.tinypic.com/15efzw1.jpg

Alex The Great
01-20-2009, 10:32 PM
Brett Favre will play for the Vikings next season. Sports Illustrated already has him on the cover.

http://i40.tinypic.com/15efzw1.jpg
You're ****ting Me?!? :wow:

Double Down
01-20-2009, 10:34 PM
You're ****ting Me?!? :wow:

It's a manip. The guy who did it even "signed" it.

Alex The Great
01-20-2009, 10:35 PM
It's a manip. The guy who did it even "signed" it.
I Knew That :o

NewYorkSpider
01-20-2009, 10:36 PM
You're ****ting Me?!? :wow:

There's one of him in a Dolphins uniform as well.

http://i41.tinypic.com/2pr9rvb.gif

Double Down
01-20-2009, 10:40 PM
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/41088526.jpg

Favre on the Bears

Alex The Great
01-20-2009, 10:40 PM
Mister J will not like this :hehe:

Double Down
01-20-2009, 10:48 PM
Favre on the Buccaneers:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/favre_buc.jpg

Mister J
01-20-2009, 11:39 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3847672

:facepalm
Seriously? They left a box with their address on it? There should be some special brand of punishment. Make them sit at next season's Philly home opener wearing a T.O. jersey. I don't know.

Mister J will not like this :hehe:
I'm a little nauseous right now. The old school Bucs logo usually makes everything better, but not yet. Stupid Favre.