NFL Thread 2019-2020

[wadesworld]

Read your own link.

"There was a pool report that I'm assuming most have read. There was one that was clear that we support. And there was another that when you look at it, you review the play, not something that you want to see called. In particular the pass rush. One that you could support, the other one clearly after you review it, you've seen some [slow motion replay], the foul wasn't there."

Says one was a penalty (the first) the second was not. Your link confirms what I said, because it is the same quote I based my statement on.

Lol.

[MU82]

Didn't see any of the Packers or Bears games because Mrs. 82 and I were at the Panthers game, enjoying a solid performance by our lads. Kyle Allen played well, his receivers made several huge catches, the defense was mostly good, and McCaffrey is incredible. Has to be one of the leading MVP candidates.

"Riverboat Ron" made two huge gambles and both came out perfectly. Went for it on 4th-and-2 from the 7 and somehow McCaffrey was left uncovered for a walk-in TD. I had said that I thought they should kick the FG, so I was thrilled to admit I was wrong. And in the 2H, after Tennessee had stolen momentum by scoring to make it 17-7 and then apparently getting the Panthers 3-and-out, Rivera called for a fake punt and the run picked up the necessary yards; a few plays later, Allen hit DJ Moore on a long pass to set up the 2nd of 3 McCaffrey TDs.

The fake punt was especially ballsy. Get stopped there, and Tennessee gets the ball right back, probably goes in to score, and it's a nail-biter the rest of the way.

After getting our doors blown in last week at San Fran, I was worried it might start a losing streak, especially with the Panthers having to play in Green Bay next week.

Instead, I'm quite encouraged going into that game now. Here's hoping the Pack plays as poorly as they apparently did today (after reading all y'all's posts).

[tower912]

A bad day for the NFC North.

[MU82]

A bad day for the NFC North.

You mean the Greatest Division in the History of Mankind?

In fairness, the teams collectively had been kicking butt much of the season so I understand all the love the division was getting.

But the Bears are toast, the Lions are the Lions, and now apparently the Packers and Vikings are showing some warts. That's the Parity Football League for ya!

[tower912]

The Lions will always be the Lions.

[MU82]

The Lions will always be the Lions.

You ain't lion!

[MU82]

DOWN GO THE PATRIOTS!

[forgetful]

DOWN GO THE PATRIOTS!

First time they play a real team, they get beat. If it wasn't for two really opportunistic turnovers, this one would have been a blowout.

[Jockey]

First time they play a real team, they get beat. If it wasn't for two really opportunistic turnovers, this one would have been a blowout.

Yup. Everything you said here.

The 2 great bets this week were Philly and Balt.

[lawdog77]

LACES OUT INDY!!!

[Cheeks]

Read your own link.

"There was a pool report that I'm assuming most have read. There was one that was clear that we support. And there was another that when you look at it, you review the play, not something that you want to see called. In particular the pass rush. One that you could support, the other one clearly after you review it, you've seen some [slow motion replay], the foul wasn't there."

Says one was a penalty (the first) the second was not. Your link confirms what I said, because it is the same quote I based my statement on.

I did...one was NOT.   Furthermore, the fact he can even say one he could "support" when it was the same action is laughable, but I am glad you agree that they admitted at least one of them was a blown call.

[Cheeks]

Oh Mr. Whitehead...

[wadesworld]

I did...one was NOT.   Furthermore, the fact he can even say one he could "support" when it was the same action is laughable, but I am glad you agree that they admitted at least one of them was a blown call.

Which is in direct contradiction from what you claimed.  You claimed that the call the refs got correct led to a Packers touchdown that the Packers should not have gotten.  The call was correct though, so...

[4everwarriors]

Oh Mr. Whitehead...

Cat ain't no Rhode Scholar outta Auburn, hey?

[Cheeks]

DOWN GO THE PATRIOTS!

Got Chargers and Ravens right in my pool this week. 

[Cheeks]

Which is in direct contradiction from what you claimed.  You claimed that the call the refs got correct led to a Packers touchdown that the Packers should not have gotten.  The call was correct though, so...

I said both calls...or did you miss "then the next call..."

And they missed both calls, because the exact same incident happened.  Now, they made no claim whatsoever that they missed the obvious call you claimed they missed...must not have been...right?

Refs did Lions dirty that game.

[Cheeks]

Cat ain't no Rhode Scholar outta Auburn, hey?

Imagine a different author for a moment...ponder the reaction...

[Pakuni]

Imagine a different author for a moment...ponder the reaction...

We're all shocked that you're trying to take it this direction.
The guy was cut because of this. Which seems appropriate. You also want a public flogging?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

We're all shocked that you're trying to take it this direction.
The guy was cut because of this. Which seems appropriate. You also want a public flogging?

Jockey would claim that he needs to be "destroyed."

[Pakuni]

Jockey would claim that he needs to be "destroyed."

Cheeks would claim that PC culture has ruined another life.
Well, you know, if certain factors were present.
And I'll say no more so as not to completely derail the NFL thread.

How 'bout them Browns?

[rocket surgeon]

Jockey would claim that he needs to be "destroyed."

not jesse "jockstrap" jackson!! 

[Dish]

Has a reigning NFL Coach of the Year ever been fired?
I know there's a lot of season left to play, but Matt Nagy is caught in a death spiral, mostly of his own making.

I know you said NFL Coach of the Year, but Matt Nagy = Dwane Casey (maybe)

[Cheeks]

I gave my tickets yesterday to a Packers fan here at office.  He said the stadium was at minimum 85% Packers fans.  Could not understand all the false starts, etc for a "home" game.

[wadesworld]

I said both calls...or did you miss "then the next call..."

And they missed both calls, because the exact same incident happened.  Now, they made no claim whatsoever that they missed the obvious call you claimed they missed...must not have been...right?

Refs did Lions dirty that game.

I have no idea what you are talking about.

Yes, you said both calls were wrong. You cited an article as your proof...an article that explained that one of the two calls, the one that extended a Packers drive and resulted in a touchdown, was correctly called. The article you cited proved your point...to be wrong.

[Jockey]

I know you said NFL Coach of the Year, but Matt Nagy = Dwane Casey (maybe)

The problem is that Nagy has learned nothing in a year and a half. When it comes down to his "system" vs what he sees with his eyes, he always chooses his system.

We will see how Lafleur reacts as teams get film on his system. Early indications are good, but we'll see. I thought going into yesterdays game he chose the system over what his eyes (or anyone's) could see. Everyone knew that Bosa was going to disrupt things. He is as close to a young JJ Watt as we will see. Yet his game plan stuck with the system over game-planning for Bosa specifically. We saw the results in the 1st half and even to some extent in the 2nd half.

Being able to game plan for specific opponents is the biggest factor in Belichick's greatness, IMO.


As an aside, thanks for your defense, Pakuni. It amuses me every time one of the 4 simpletons (chico, rocket, 4never and Zig) fall back on the same line. I assume they PM each other and giggle about how clever they are). And as I have said before, my wife laughs at those comments every time. Well, she actually laughs at whomever posted the comments.