2015-16 NFC North/NFL thread

[ChicosBailBonds]

None or what was said earlier had anything to do with the term "hindsight."  I made my statement BEFORE the coin toss, and BEFORE the Cardinals scored.

It must hurt to prove Chico right just to try to rationalize your error.

That's why I have him on ignore, he's an idiot and not even a MU fan.

[ChicosBailBonds]

As a Cowboys fan, I got a little chuckle from McCarthy asking what a catch is last night.  Yes Mike, uhm we asked that question last year as well when you threw your red flag and to this day we're not sure how a guy can have the ball, take 3 to 4 steps with the ball and then rule it isn't a catch. 

The league really has to simplify things because fans are losing trust in the "process".

[4everwarriors]

There isn't an NFL coach out there who woulda opted for a 2 pt. conversion. At least not one who valued keepin' his job, ai na?

[Mutaman]

That's why I have him on ignore, he's an idiot and not even a MU fan.

Better an idiot than a pretentious a--h---.

[brandx]

Still feel it was an epic choke.

They held the Cardinals to 10 points for over 56 minutes - then fell apart giving up 16 points in 6 minutes.

Combine that with the historical choke against Seattle and there is a pattern that has emerged.

Capers needs to go.

[Mutaman]

Better an idiot than a pretentious a--h---.

That should be pretentious bigoted a--h---

[ChicosBailBonds]

I have Brand and Mutatation on ignore, so it is hard to follow except when quoted.  I don't understand the rip against the Packers defense that Brand is making.  Capers called a very solid game.  His players had at LEAST two other interceptions in their hands that they didn't make, that's on the players, not the Defensive Coordinator.

They totally stopped the Cardinals run.  Kept them off balance all night and gave the Packers a chance to win.  Sure, the play in OT was a busted play, but I doubt sincerely that DC called a defense that said don't cover hall of famer Larry Fitzgerald.  It was a blown assignment, again on the players.

[rocket surgeon]

That's why I have him on ignore, he's an idiot and not even a MU fan.

i should have him on ignore, but sometimes i need to laugh AT someone-

i know this is saying after the fact, but i did say it to friends during casual conversation after the NFL finally came out with sudden death play-they should run it like college.  that would make a damn exciting game even more exciting.  what are they worried about? a longer game with more commercials $$?  or pre-empting heidi and 60 minutes??

[rocket surgeon]

I have Brand and Mutatation on ignore, so it is hard to follow except when quoted.  I don't understand the rip against the Packers defense that Brand is making.  Capers called a very solid game.  His players had at LEAST two other interceptions in their hands that they didn't make, that's on the players, not the Defensive Coordinator.

They totally stopped the Cardinals run.  Kept them off balance all night and gave the Packers a chance to win.  Sure, the play in OT was a busted play, but I doubt sincerely that DC called a defense that said don't cover hall of famer Larry Fitzgerald.  It was a blown assignment, again on the players.

they held the 2nd highest scoring offense to 13 points in regulation-what game was he watching?

[ChicosBailBonds]

they held the 2nd highest scoring offense to 13 points in regulation-what game was he watching?

Actually 20 points

[rocket surgeon]

Actually 20 points

oops-thanks-wishful thinking-must have had a blackout somewhere

[Dish]

There isn't an NFL coach out there who woulda opted for a 2 pt. conversion. At least not one who valued keepin' his job, ai na?

Pack neede 2 miracle Hail Mary's to be in position to tie/win it, without their LT and top WR. Possibly never touch the ball again (which happened two years in a row now) to win.

You get one play from 2 yards out to win it. Absolutely go for 2.

Being conservative two years in a row in the playoffs will cost you your job.

[Mutaman]

i should have him on ignore, but sometimes i need to laugh AT someone-

Wide Stance taking a break from his perusal of scatology web sights.

[4everwarriors]

And Bruce Arian's ass woulda been hung out to dry for passin' if Green Bay had won yesterday, ai na?

[Dish]

And Bruce Arian's ass woulda been hung out to dry for passin' if Green Bay had won yesterday, ai na?

Actually, shouldn't be no. If you follow what Arians does, he routinely passes on second downs in those situations. Did it twice this year during the regular season in exact same situation.

[Dish]

My bad, Arians did it 3 times during regular season.

[jesmu84]

NFL coaches play way too conservatively, most of the time. Lots of articles and analysis out there on this. Sadly, they are forced to to keep their jobs. If a coach actually had freedom to play to the statistics, you'd likely end up with more wins and more success in the long run. Unfortunately, the media and PR would sink them with hindsight second-guessing.

[jesmu84]

Manning vs Brady. Probably the last time.

Does Denver really have a chance?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Manning vs Brady. Probably the last time.

Does Denver really have a chance?

If Denver can produce some turnovers, yes.  Denver will have to play ball control, time of possession game.

[tower912]

MU82, you able to breathe again yet?

[ChicosBailBonds]

MU82, you able to breathe again yet?

I went to the movies, it was 31-0.  Came out, 31-24.  Crazy

[4everwarriors]

Glad there wasn't any shootin's at da theatre, ai na?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Both catches as far as I'm concerned.  The NFL really needs to simplify things.

[MU82]

MU82, you able to breathe again yet?

Yeah, baby!

Mrs. MU82 and I went to a local sports bar to watch with like-minded folks. Lots of hootin' and hollerin' and high-fivin' during the first half. A LOT more quiet in the second half, as you might imagine. The lady sitting on the barstool next to my wife was all decked out in Panthers garb and even had a Panthers purse and Panthers eyeglass case. She was sitting there, eyes closed, holding a rosary ... and our boyz still had a 10-point lead! Hilarious.

Personally, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous, but I honestly was not super worried. I think that's because the Panthers did exactly this against the Packers, the Giants and the Colts -- and won all three games. Now add the Seahawks to the list. I'd rather them just go on to win 48-10, to be sure, but they have earned my confidence through their resilience and flat-out ability.

They are 16-1 for a reason -- they're a damn good team with 10 very deserving Pro Bowl players, including the linebacker who was on the hands team and grabbed Seattle's last-ditch onside kick (three-time ACL reconstruction survivor and reigning NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Thomas Davis).

The closeness of this victory after having held a 31-0 halftime lead no doubt will make many continue to disrespect the NFL's best team, and that's OK.

After beating the Cardinals and Patriots, MVP Cam, Luke, Davis, et al will be handed the Lombardi Trophy ... and folks will still be disrespectin'! Me? I'll just be dabbin'!!!

Keep Pounding, Panthers!!!!

[ChicosBailBonds]

A friend of mine who is a big Panthers fan....this is for you MU82