2009 NFL Thread

[Bond]

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are World Champions, securing sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins with 6. So, what will happen this season?

Will the chemistry in Dallas actually work out and will everyone say Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips are geniuses?

Will the Cardinals have another great year, and will Kurt be the one to carry them again?

What will happen to T.O.? Are the Cowboys going to let him go, and is anyone even going to want him in their team's locker room?

Is Brett Favre ACTUALLY going to retire this time?

Will Marion Barber remain healthy and be recognized as one of the best halfbacks in the league?

What is the Comish going to do with the officiating? A series of problems were brought to the surface last season; problems that need to be dealt with.

Will Felix Jones remain healthy as well, issuing a 3-headed running back tantrum in Dallas featuring Barber-Felix-Choice?

How will Mangini do in Cleveland?

Will Jason Garrett find something productive for Roy Williams (WR) to do on the field? And will Wade Phillips have any say in it at all?

How will Tom Brady do, coming off a full season of sitting around? Will the connection between him and Moss still be there?

Will the Cowboys win a playoff game? Will they make the playoffs? Will they win over 10 games?

Dsicuss.

 

[Immortalfire]

Will the chemistry in Dallas actually work out and will everyone say Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips are geniuses?
No

Will the Cardinals have another great year, and will Kurt be the one to carry them again?
If Kurt returns, look out.

What will happen to T.O.? Are the Cowboys going to let him go, and is anyone even going to want him in their team's locker room?
Owens will retire, and go into selling Amway.

Is Brett Favre ACTUALLY going to retire this time?
Do chickens have lips?

Will Marion Barber remain healthy and be recognized as one of the best halfbacks in the league?
Perhaps.

What is the Comish going to do with the officiating? A series of problems were brought to the surface last season; problems that need to be dealt with.
Something better happen pretty damn quick. The calls in the playoffs were horrific.

Will Felix Jones remain healthy as well, issuing a 3-headed running back tantrum in Dallas featuring Barber-Felix-Choice?
Felix is a beast. He stays healthy, they have a super star runner.

How will Mangini do in Cleveland?
He won't.

Will Jason Garrett find something productive for Roy Williams (WR) to do on the field? And will Wade Phillips have any say in it at all?
Wade will be too busy planning his post game buffet to notice.

How will Tom Brady do, coming off a full season of sitting around? Will the connection between him and Moss still be there?
I hate to see anyone get injured and miss so much time, but if it doesn't work they way they thought, NE can relax knowing Cassel is there.

Will the Cowboys win a playoff game? Will they make the playoffs? Will they win over 10 games?
No. No. Depends on how much whining goes on.

 

[The Game]

last season was nice to see the meh teams making the playoffs but I want to see all the big dawgs back to form

 

[NewYorkSpider]

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are World Champions, securing sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins with 6. So, what will happen this season? The Steelers need to work on their offensive line. If they can work on this problem, get the running game back in the offense, they'll be looking to repeat.

Will the chemistry in Dallas actually work out and will everyone say Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips are geniuses? No. Wade Phillips is not the right coach for Dallas.

Will the Cardinals have another great year, and will Kurt be the one to carry them again? Super Bowl hangover?

What will happen to T.O.? Are the Cowboys going to let him go, and is anyone even going to want him in their team's locker room? T.O will be in a Cowboys uniform.

Is Brett Favre ACTUALLY going to retire this time?
Maybe. Like John Clayton said, he could try to convince the Jets to trade him to a team of his choosing. Minnesota?

Will Marion Barber remain healthy and be recognized as one of the best halfbacks in the league? He'll remain healthy, but he'll be an average back at best.

What is the Comish going to do with the officiating? A series of problems were brought to the surface last season; problems that need to be dealt with. There are some issues they need to address. The play clock in the Ravens/Titans game is an issue. My idea would be to give the referee a buzzer that would go off, or something like the NBA has when the shot clock expires.

Will Felix Jones remain healthy as well, issuing a 3-headed running back tantrum in Dallas featuring Barber-Felix-Choice? Dallas is far more dangerous through the air. The running back's will be average.

How will Mangini do in Cleveland? He'll get the Browns to about .500. They should have a decent team in a few years.

Will Jason Garrett find something productive for Roy Williams (WR) to do on the field? And will Wade Phillips have any say in it at all? Roy Williams should have more playing time in his first full year with the Cowboys, but he'll always be overshadowed with Owens and Witten on the team.

How will Tom Brady do, coming off a full season of sitting around? Will the connection between him and Moss still be there? Brady will be a little rusty to start the season, but they'll pick it up as the season progresses. They may have a season like the Colts did last season, only they will go deeper in the playoffs.

Will the Cowboys win a playoff game? Will they make the playoffs? Will they win over 10 games? Maybe. Yes. Yes.

 

[Raiden]

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are World Champions, securing sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins with 6. So, what will happen this season?

I think Steelers will be in great shape in 2010. If they can address some of their glaring weaknesses, like the O-line, then I think with that potent defense they will be making another run to SB. Oh, and Mendenhall should be back healthy, giving them two backs who can take the load off Big Ben.

Will the chemistry in Dallas actually work out and will everyone say Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips are geniuses?

No.

Will the Cardinals have another great year, and will Kurt be the one to carry them again?

If they have Warner back, him and Larry Fitzgerald will become the dangerous TD combo in the NFL.

What will happen to T.O.? Are the Cowboys going to let him go, and is anyone even going to want him in their team's locker room?

As much as I think Cowboys should let him go, I don't think Jerry Jones would, given his infatuation with egoistic players.

Is Brett Favre ACTUALLY going to retire this time?

I think it will come down to the wires, like last season.

Will Marion Barber remain healthy and be recognized as one of the best halfbacks in the league?

I think so.

What is the Comish going to do with the officiating? A series of problems were brought to the surface last season; problems that need to be dealt with.

To fix this problem, first Goodell have to admit that there is a problem to begin with, and so far he hasn't indicated that he thinks the officialling needs to be fixed.

Will Felix Jones remain healthy as well, issuing a 3-headed running back tantrum in Dallas featuring Barber-Felix-Choice?

Remains to be seen.

How will Mangini do in Cleveland?

Not as good as Rex Ryan in New York.

Will Jason Garrett find something productive for Roy Williams (WR) to do on the field? And will Wade Phillips have any say in it at all?

I think Cowboys will become stagnate in 2010.

How will Tom Brady do, coming off a full season of sitting around? Will the connection between him and Moss still be there?

I don't think he will become the vintage 2007 Brady right away, as he will be coming off surgery and rehab. But it doesn't matter, as long Pats still have Cassel.

Will the Cowboys win a playoff game? Will they make the playoffs? Will they win over 10 games?

Nah.

 

[Immortalfire]

I look for a stronger, better Falcons team in '09. Everyone will be back, and with whomever we add on the offense and defensive lines via FA and the draft....watch out for Atlanta.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

I look for a stronger, better Falcons team in '09. Everyone will be back, and with whomever we add on the offense and defensive lines via FA and the draft....watch out for Atlanta.

The Falcons should have it easy this coming season to win the divison. The Panthers could be losing a key defensive threat in Julius Peppers as well as a key offensive lineman in Jordan Gross, the Bucs have a new coach/ older team and the Saints are just the Saints.

 

[StorminNorman]

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are World Champions, securing sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins with 6. So, what will happen this season?

They will not repeat. Period. I don't know why, but something will happen.

Will the chemistry in Dallas actually work out and will everyone say Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips are geniuses?

I am going to say yes.

Will the Cardinals have another great year, and will Kurt be the one to carry them again?

I think Warner will stay, and I think they will win their division again.

What will happen to T.O.? Are the Cowboys going to let him go, and is anyone even going to want him in their team's locker room?

The Cowboys will not let him go and he will continue doing T.O. **** and whatever.

Is Brett Favre ACTUALLY going to retire this time?

Yes.

Will Marion Barber remain healthy and be recognized as one of the best halfbacks in the league?

Barber will remain healthy, but he's an elite back.

What is the Comish going to do with the officiating? A series of problems were brought to the surface last season; problems that need to be dealt with.

Something will be done, review will be tweaked and there will be a few cosmetic changes.

Will Felix Jones remain healthy as well, issuing a 3-headed running back tantrum in Dallas featuring Barber-Felix-Choice?

Yes.

How will Mangini do in Cleveland?

I think Mangini will be a much better coach his second time around. Just like this guy I heard of...Belicheck?

Will Jason Garrett find something productive for Roy Williams (WR) to do on the field? And will Wade Phillips have any say in it at all?

Maybe.

How will Tom Brady do, coming off a full season of sitting around? Will the connection between him and Moss still be there?

Tom Brady will do great Tom Brady stuff and Randy Moss is still Randy Moss.

Will the Cowboys win a playoff game? Will they make the playoffs? Will they win over 10 games?

I am not sure.

 

[Mister J]

I'm definitely noticing a theme in the questions posed in the opening post.

I'm hoping to see the Sparano/Ireland/Parcella Experiment stay strong in Miami in 2009. I know they'll draft well,but I can't wait to see how the FA makret shakes out. They're ~30M under the salary cap and there's a need for more offensive power on the end, more defensive playmakers and less punt returners.

 

[Dark Donnie]

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are World Champions, securing sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins with 6. So, what will happen this season?

Will the chemistry in Dallas actually work out and will everyone say Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips are geniuses?
No, I see them finishing third at best
Will the Cardinals have another great year, and will Kurt be the one to carry them again?
I don't see them making the playoffs next year, just like the previous Superbowl losers. I think they caught lightning in a bottle in the playoffs and rode that.
What will happen to T.O.? Are the Cowboys going to let him go, and is anyone even going to want him in their team's locker room?
He will be a Cowboy
Is Brett Favre ACTUALLY going to retire this time?
Yes, it would cost The Jets to much to trade him.
Will Marion Barber remain healthy and be recognized as one of the best halfbacks in the league?
When healthy he isn't that great IMO, he's very one dimensional.
What is the Comish going to do with the officiating? A series of problems were brought to the surface last season; problems that need to be dealt with.
I can see a series of rule changes from this past year.
Will Felix Jones remain healthy as well, issuing a 3-headed running back tantrum in Dallas featuring Barber-Felix-Choice?
Perhaps
How will Mangini do in Cleveland?
8-8
Will Jason Garrett find something productive for Roy Williams (WR) to do on the field? And will Wade Phillips have any say in it at all?
Probably not, he played out of position when he got to Dallas and pretty much sucked.
How will Tom Brady do, coming off a full season of sitting around? Will the connection between him and Moss still be there?
I see Cassell starting off, and Brady eventually taking over. He's not going to light it up IMO.
Will the Cowboys win a playoff game? Will they make the playoffs? Will they win over 10 games?
No....No....No
Dsicuss.

 

[Erzengel]

Let's go Giants!!!

 

[cyborg ninja 14]

'09, the year the Broncos return to glory.

 

[Bond]

I'm definitely noticing a theme in the questions posed in the opening post.

I don't know what you're talking about.

 

[Excel]

I do not see how the Patriots arent the favorites. Dont see it. They went 11-5 and woulda beaten anybody in the AFC not named Pittsburg. Now they are essentially adding Tom Brady and Laurence Maroney plus whoever they draft or get for Cassel.

Aye.

Is it September yet?

 

[Excel]

Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are World Champions, securing sole possession of the record for most Super Bowl wins with 6. So, what will happen this season?

Patriots over Detroit in SB 44

Will the chemistry in Dallas actually work out and will everyone say Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips are geniuses?

Yes, though Romo needs watch Jessicas weight 1st

Will the Cardinals have another great year, and will Kurt be the one to carry them again?

No.

What will happen to T.O.? Are the Cowboys going to let him go, and is anyone even going to want him in their team's locker room?

No, they will not him go, and yes, teams would want him.

Is Brett Favre ACTUALLY going to retire this time?

Farve? Retire? Hahahaha

Will Marion Barber remain healthy and be recognized as one of the best halfbacks in the league?

He will remain healthy, but be recognized as an overrated rb who lacks speed & agility but is an excellent goalline back.

What is the Comish going to do with the officiating? A series of problems were brought to the surface last season; problems that need to be dealt with.

Hopefully we will have a new Commissioner who doesnt fine people for giving each other high 5's or smiling.

Will Felix Jones remain healthy as well, issuing a 3-headed running back tantrum in Dallas featuring Barber-Felix-Choice?

It will be a 2 headed monster-Barber and Jones.

How will Mangini do in Cleveland?

Depends who they draft.

Will Jason Garrett find something productive for Roy Williams (WR) to do on the field? And will Wade Phillips have any say in it at all?

Yes, Garret will get him involved. Yes, Wade will have a say.

How will Tom Brady do, coming off a full season of sitting around? Will the connection between him and Moss still be there?

He'll be at his usual lord status, and the connection will pick up where it left off (Moss had 50 yards during Bradys 4 minutes of pt this season).

Will the Cowboys win a playoff game? Will they make the playoffs? Will they win over 10 games?
Yes, yes, & yes.

Dsicuss.

there

 

[Double Down]

The Arizona Republic seems pretty confident Warner will return. Some highlights from the story:

But after everything that's been said, everything that's been intimated publicly and privately by everyone involved, the general perception in and around the Cardinals' organization seems crystal clear: He will be back. And he likely will sign a new, two-year contract extension - possibly in the neighborhood of $18-20 million - to try and lead this once-woebegone franchise right back into glorious history.
Give it two weeks, three weeks tops.

Both Warner and Whisenhunt said they planned to talk before Warner sits down with his family. But with all due respect to impending free-agent linebacker Karlos Dansby, the Cardinals have to deal with Warner before they deal with anyone else.
"Without Kurt, we're not in that game on Sunday," said defensive end Bertrand Berry, whose contract is also set to expire. "We definitely want him back. We need him back."
He'll be back. Count on it.
The Republic took an informal, off-the-record poll while the Cardinals cleaned out their lockers on Tuesday and of the dozens of players interviewed, none expected Warner to retire or sign elsewhere.

Warner may have even let it slip Tuesday when someone asked him if anyone in charge of the organization reached out to him to re-sign with the Cardinals.
"Yes, I've had some people in the organization definitely express to me that they want me to be a part of what we're doing here, moving forward," Warner said.
Just as he said those words, a teammate reminded Warner that it was time to leave the locker room and head to a season-ending, team meeting in the Cardinals' auditorium, where Whisenhunt would deliver his farewell talk to the club.
"It's time to go, I'm sorry," Warner told reporters.
Then, as he meandered his way through the media horde, he winked, innocently, and said, "I'll be back."
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/2009/02/03/20090203spt-cardswarner.html

 

[NewYorkSpider]

I think he'll come back for one more year and win the division. The only team I see making a run for the NFC West is San Francisco. They might be a surprise team next season.

 

[Excel]

San Fran could definitely surprise, espec. if they get Cassel. Another team I see surprising is Detroit. Their win total will break the single digits for the 1st time in over a year.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

I think Cassel in a Vikings uniform would be a match made in heaven.

 

[Alex The Great]

San Fran, Minnesota, Jets (Not very likely) and....Packers are good nominees for where Cassel will be next season.

So we can we please close the Draft thread that Normy made? No on'e going to go there now

 

[vindrow]

Here is a little off-season news for Steelers fans and KC fans as well:


http://www.profootballcentral.com/20...-bruce-arians/


Chiefs Interested In Bruce Arians

February 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking at an offensive cordinator that will coach at the Super Bowl but its not the one you think. The Chiefs are also looking at Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians and may bring him in for an interview after the Super Bowl. Arians is a second year offensive coordinator and has done a tremendous job with the Steelers this season. The Chiefs are also looking at Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley but reports are that Haley is not interested in a head coaching spot and loves Arizona to much to leave.



I hope this is true...winning the SB and getting rid of Arians...its almost to good to be true.

 

[Double Down]

Arians would be an amazingly bad choice for the Chiefs.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

San Fran, Minnesota, Jets (Not very likely) and....Packers are good nominees for where Cassel will be next season.

So we can we please close the Draft thread that Normy made? No on'e going to go there now

49ers and Vikings, Yes. Packers and Jets, No. Why would the Patriots trade a good QB to a divison rival? Also, why would the Packers trade for Cassel when they have three QB's lower than the age of 25?

 

[Cunning Stunts]

Awesome question of the day: Where's Anquan Boldin gonna wind up?

I hope he winds up in either Minnesota or Atlanta... I think giving such a powerful WR to either young QB could take both teams deep into the playoffs (ESPECIALLY ATL, given Matt Ryan... But he could make Tarvaris Jackson look like Matt Ryan )

 

[Cunning Stunts]

Here is a little off-season news for Stelers fans and KC fans as well:


http://www.profootballcentral.com/20...-bruce-arians/


Chiefs Interested In Bruce Arians

February 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking at an offensive cordinator that will coach at the Super Bowl but its not the one you think. The Chiefs are also looking at Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians and may bring him in for an interview after the Super Bowl. Arians is a second year offensive coordinator and has done a tremendous job with the Steelers this season. The Chiefs are also looking at Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley but reports are that Haley is not interested in a head coaching spot and loves Arizona to much to leave.



I hope this is true...winning the SB and getting rid of Arians...its almost to good to be true.

What would be awesome is if PIT could pick up Sean Payton as an Offensive Coordinator... Provided he leaves NO.