2009 NFL Thread

[BlackLantern]

What do you mean "some" people?

There are people that grew up in a place where dog fighting is just another part of life.....so on a fundamental level, they don't see anything wrong with it

 

[ih8nyy]

There are people that grew up in a place where dog fighting is just another part of life.....so on a fundamental level, they don't see anything wrong with it

Kind of like cockfighting in the Dominican Republic.

 

[StorminNorman]

If they won't come to Atlanta because the weather is "uncertain", was the word they used..even though it's a dome, you will go to your grave without ever seeing a snowy Super Bowl.

The Super Bowl has been in Atlanta several times. It was in Detroit not too long ago either.

I wish the media would lay off referring to him as "the suspended Falcons star"

Most things concerned, he ain't a Falcon anymore.

But Mike Vick is...still a Falcon. Also, he was the face of not simply the team, but the city for years.

 

[Excel]

Vicks a Falcon until they get rid of him.

 

[Alex The Great]

Vick should have his testicles sliced off in a terrible cotton swab factory incident.

Anywho, I wish a Superbowl would be held in Green Bay. Nothings Better than football in crap weather

 

[StorminNorman]

Sure there is - football you can enjoy.

People that watch the Super Bowl on TV naturally have no problem with it being up north - but it's not just about the TV audience...it's about the live audience. The Super Bowl is as much an event as it is a game - and there is nothing wrong with that. There is no other reason to pretend otherwise.

 

[Excel]

It only makes sense to do it at a place with nice wetahe ryear round (unless its Gillette ); I sure as hell wouldnt want the weather deciding the game.

 

[StorminNorman]

According to beat writer Jerry McDonald, JaMarcus Russell's passing performance at Wednesday's OTA was "awful."
Coach Tom Cable blamed Russell's woeful accuracy on the "newness of the passing game," which will incorporate more vertical plays. One would expect Russell to flourish in that system because of his big arm, but he threw multiple interceptions and nearly had one picked in the red zone. And this is non-contact work. It's not been a promising offseason for Russell so far.
-ROTOWORLD

As far as "weather deciding the game", I personally don't buy into it. If a team can't beat another team in a certain climate - they aren't the better team.

 

[The Game]

Yes, Vick is free let the man play the game

 

[BlackLantern]

According to beat writer Jerry McDonald, JaMarcus Russell's passing performance at Wednesday's OTA was "awful."
Coach Tom Cable blamed Russell's woeful accuracy on the "newness of the passing game," which will incorporate more vertical plays. One would expect Russell to flourish in that system because of his big arm, but he threw multiple interceptions and nearly had one picked in the red zone. And this is non-contact work. It's not been a promising offseason for Russell so far.
-ROTOWORLD

As far as "weather deciding the game", I personally don't buy into it. If a team can't beat another team in a certain climate - they aren't the better team.

JaMarcus just needs another burger

 

[Dr. Evil]

JaMarcus just needs another burger

Garcia will take his spot soon, if he hasn't already.

And if Vick comes back, it won't be at QB.

 

[StorminNorman]

Why not? There are not 64 QB's in the NFL better than Mike Vick.

There probably aren't 32 QB's in the NFL better than Mike Vick.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Why not? There are not 64 QB's in the NFL better than Mike Vick.

There probably aren't 32 QB's in the NFL better than Mike Vick.

There are three who are better then Vick: Brees, Manning (Peyton) and Brady.

Meh, his career completion percentage was at 53%.

 

[Excel]

Percentage pershmentage; the guy was 2nd in MVP voting a few years ago and lead is team to playoffs.

 

[simplysuperhero]

I can see Jerry Jones trying to get Vick. To become a Cowboy these days you have to get arrested first.

Wherever Vick will go so will the PETA protesters.

 

[Wiseman]

There are three who are better then Vick: Brees, Manning (Peyton) and Brady.

Meh, his career completion percentage was at 53%.

There are more like 20 who are better then Vick, and 2 years is a long time to be away

 

[StorminNorman]

There are three who are better then Vick: Brees, Manning (Peyton) and Brady.

K...? What exactly are you getting at? That Michael Vick isn't the best QB in the league? Yea, and the sky is blue.

Meh, his career completion percentage was at 53%.

What's more important stats or wins? The guy won games, many times almost single handedly.

Percentage pershmentage; the guy was 2nd in MVP voting a few years ago and lead is team to playoffs.

Bingo. He defeated Favre at Lambo before anyone else did. He took the Falcons, a team with no real WR, to the playoffs several times and, more importantly, made them relevant.

I can see Jerry Jones trying to get Vick. To become a Cowboy these days you have to get arrested first.

Wherever Vick will go so will the PETA protesters.

...

Did we suddenly go back in time? Is it 2008 again?

There are more like 20 who are better then Vick, and 2 years is a long time to be away

K...so 20 QB's are better than Michael Vick. That means there are at least 12 teams with QB's worse than Michael Vick, at least 12 teams who could benefit from having Michael Vick on their team.

 

[Immortalfire]

It's scary that there are still people around here, that think he's coming back to the Falcons. No, I'm not making it up...I have seen them, they think all Matt Ryan is doing is being temporary stand in. Even after Arthur Blank has come right out and said "He's not coming back".

Lunatics.

 

[StorminNorman]

It's almost as ridiculous as people thinking New Mexico is a country.

 

[Cmill216]

If you can get Vick for a 7th round pick, you take that deal. Distractions, my ass.

 

[BlackLantern]

If you can get Vick for a 7th round pick, you take that deal. Distractions, my ass.

It's more than that for any team that takes on Michael Vick....bad publicity can lead into sponsors dropping out and can also lead to protests outside your stadium which can lead into less people turning out for games

 

[StorminNorman]

The Humaine Society wants to work with Vick. That is going to negate any possibility of sponsors dropping a team that takes him.

If you care about the Dog Fighting issue, you want Mike Vick on your team. His entire life was ruined because of the sport - you want that example to be seen by everyone.

 

[StorminNorman]

I have a bad feeling New England will end up with Mike Vick because Belicheck may really be just that much smarter than everyone else.

 

[Excel]

Im sure there are dozens of teams secretly considering him; everybody loves a comeback. He never seemed like a bad guy; if he comes out remorseful and ashamed and sincere, he will be forgiven.

 

[Venom'sDad]

^ True