NFL Random Thoughts

[ThomasTomasz]

There isn't any need to tune into an NFL game until the fourth quarter is halfway finished.

 

[dave]

There isn't any need to tune into an NFL game until the fourth quarter is halfway finished.

You could make that argument for every pro sport.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

You could make that argument for every pro sport.

It's quickly become that way with the rule changes on offense. Even five years ago, the Broncos run out the clock in the second and the Colts don't have a chance to come back. Now, you've got to keep your foot on the gas or risk the other team coming back, and the rules restricting defensive players make it easier for teams to catch fire and come back on offense.

I'm still watching, but I am seeing these changes and wondering just when this stops becoming football as we know it. I think it will be sooner than most expect.

 

[dave]

I'm still watching, but I am seeing these changes and wondering just when this stops becoming football as we know it. I think it will be sooner than most expect.

I truly love football, but all the rules favour/favor offence and it's turning the game into Tecmo Bowl. I absolutely get the move towards no head shots ... makes sense. But with receivers pretty much free after 5 yards, some QB is going to pass for 6,000 yards in one season really soon - maybe this season.

 

[Tailback U]

The flags were atrocious today during the Dallas/niner game.

Just some horrible calls for defensive holding where corners made great plays. I saw this in other games as well. They are just making up penalties sometimes now.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

The flags were atrocious today during the Dallas/niner game.

Just some horrible calls for defensive holding where corners made great plays. I saw this in other games as well. They are just making up penalties sometimes now.

Lots of defensive holding penalties were called Week 1 in the pre-season, I believe I posted a thread about it. In the past, these went away Week 1 of the regular season, but that's not the case here. The NFL clearly wants more offense now. As dave and I were talking on a (somewhat) unrelated note above, it might get to a 6,000 yard passer sooner rather than later.

 

[BigBucs]

Madden hit the nail on the head.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK54hB3s72s
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[KINGOFOOTBALL]

The flags were atrocious today during the Dallas/niner game.

Just some horrible calls for defensive holding where corners made great plays. I saw this in other games as well. They are just making up penalties sometimes now.

Didn't I tell you it wasnt some random preseason occurence ?
That piece during the game with whatshisname the former ref was very telling. He seemed just as grossed out by it as every one.

 

[MrBill]

NFL Week 2 Discussion

NFL Week 2 Discussion

Week 2 kicks off tomorrow night with the Steelers and Ravens renewing their rivalry on Thursday Night Football. Saints @ Browns, Chiefs @ Broncos and Bears @ 49ers could also be fun to watch.

Broadcast coverage map -506sports.com/

Which games are you looking forward to watching this week?

 

[Tailback U]

I was knocked out of my survivor league in week 1 because I picked KC over Tenn.

Last year I made it to the final 7.

A lot of tough (shitty) match ups to call this week as well. I will be going to the 49ers first game at Levi's Stadium so that should be fun, other than that nothing really excites me this week but I'm looking forward to getting a better idea of the pretenders and contenders.

 

[HardHittnOzone]

NFL Week 2 Discussion

NFL Week 2 Discussion

Looking forward to the Cards - Giants game. Is the cards D as good as it looked? Is the Giants offense as bad as it looked?

Falcons - Bengals, Matty Ice now faces a real defense, let's see what he does this week. This could be the true break out year for him.

And finally another cowboys beat down would be fun to watch.


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[MmmmBeeeeer]

Can't believe I wasted 4 hours watching Eagles at Colts for the refs to just ruin the game at the end.

What a waste of time, the Eagles didn't deserve that.

 

[dave]

As an Eagles' fan, it bugs me too. I still think we would have legitimately won that game, but both those calls sucked. I totally agree.
If I were a Colts' fan, I would be even more upset at the offensive coaches who took the ball out of Andrew Luck's hands with under three minutes left.

 

[DDRGuido]

Before the game

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These guys were awesome

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So I went to the Bills home opener with my brother (who is a big Dolphins fan and flew up from Jacksonville to visit). The Bills fans let him have it the whole game. It was an amazing atmosphere. Jim Kelly gave a speech about the late Ralph Wilson before the game and got the crowd pumped and I feel like the Dolphins lost the game right then and there.

At half it was only 9-0 but Miami couldn't move the ball at all and Buffalo was kicking FG's like usual. Obviously after CJ took one to the house it swung momentum. Buffalo moved the ball well in 2nd half but 6 field goal attempts during the game isn't great imo. They need touchdowns during the rest of the season. Only being up 9 points after a dominate 1st half isn't going to win us games all the time. It was weird watching a Bills that was in hand in the 2nd half. Hasn't happened in a long time.

I would love to go to another home game this season. Very great experience. Lost my voice yelling when the Bills were on defense.

 

[MmmmBeeeeer]

As an Eagles' fan, it bugs me too. I still think we would have legitimately won that game, but both those calls sucked. I totally agree.
If I were a Colts' fan, I would be even more upset at the offensive coaches who took the ball out of Andrew Luck's hands with under three minutes left.

I agree with you on that, Pep Hamilton sucks.

I shouldn't have said the Eagles didn't deserve it, because they did. They played just as good as the Colts. The referees just completely ruined what was a good game.

:smh:

 

[dave]

I admit I am happy with my team's win, but completely understand your anger.

I truly don't get what the hell your offensive co-ordinator was thinking in the second half. OK, your run game and formations caught the Eagles off-guard in the first half. They adjusted. Time to put the ball back into Andrew Luck's hands.
And who the hell called for a pass in FG range up seven points late in the game? What the hell? Whoever made that play call should be fired. (I don't blame Luck ... he's the franchise).

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Terrible calls...terrible.

 

[dave]

I agree with you on that, Pep Hamilton sucks.

I shouldn't have said the Eagles didn't deserve it, because they did. They played just as good as the Colts. The referees just completely ruined what was a good game.

:smh:

IMO, you guys are still making the playoffs. You have the QB 31 other teams would trade for in a heartbeat, three damn good WRs, two damn good TEs. You simply got screwed by a tough sked early.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

NFL Week 3 Random Thoughts

NFL Week 3 Random Thoughts

 

[Point Blank]

I enjoyed every second of that asswhooping last night. :dance3:

:wave: BigBucs