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I'm rooting for the Falcons and Colts today. Love Matt Ryan and love Peyton Manning.... like serious man love.
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Same here.
The playoff seeding really needs to be changed though. The Colts (12-4) should not have to play on the road against a team that went 8-8. I still think the Chargers are getting the surprise win today though. Same with the Cardinals.
by SeaTownBlueDevil on
Jan 3, 2009 1:03 PM PST
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Dan Patrick asks Matt Millen
“How responsible were you for this Lions season?”
…. ouch
You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.
by Scruffy Lefty on
Jan 3, 2009 1:13 PM PST
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I hate Larry Fitzgerald.
But he is really, really good.
by AtomicGarden on
Jan 3, 2009 1:46 PM PST
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AZ
may be shooting their load… this reminds me of the feeling I had with the ’Hawks in GB
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:15 PM PST
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Pollard!
“we suck again!”
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM PST
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Dammit Falcons, why are you not destroying the effing Buzzsaw?
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:29 PM PST
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Wise or no
Us Carolinians are praying AZ wins… we want nothing to do with ATL
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:34 PM PST
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I just hate every NFC West team
Gotta get some good old fashioned rivalry going here.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:39 PM PST
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I'm actually rooting for the Cards
I figure it makes our conference look less bad.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM PST
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That doesn't make the Seahawks suck any less.
Rooting for the Cards is like a Bears fan rooting for the Packers…Seahawks fans aren’t there yet, but I think this team needs rivals.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:47 PM PST
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Yeah, but at least people will think we suck less.
And our division might get more respect.
Kind of weird since I don’t really care what people think, but I hate when people say that the NFC West (and AFC West now) shouldn’t even get a playoff spot.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 2:51 PM PST
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I don't care what other people think
wins are all we need
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM PST
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It sounds a lot like what Rudy Giuliani said last year.
For the Red Sox-Rockies World Series, Yankee lover Giuliani said he was rooting for the Red Sox because “I’m an American League Fan.”
by SeaTownBlueDevil on
Jan 3, 2009 3:31 PM PST
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Ryan more successful throwing to the left- any explanation?
uhh Roddy white?
by dlinsley on
Jan 3, 2009 2:42 PM PST
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MR looks so good...
Is Sanchez this good?
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:44 PM PST
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It's unlikely anyone is this good.
Peyton Manning wasn’t this good his rookie season.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM PST
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Wow...
think about what you just wrote
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM PST
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Yep.
Ryan is either incredibly special or an incredibly quick study.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:48 PM PST
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I am suffering a serious man-crush on Sanchez
most likely similar to a six-pack, 500 yard hotie
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM PST
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Sanchez is an impressive athlete.
He’s a great quarterback to sit for a season and let mature, because the talent is special.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM PST
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Sounds like a worthy risk at #4
but I work at BofA… we are great evaluators of Risk
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:01 PM PST
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What are the chances that his 'legal troubles'
despite being absolved of an accusations, causes Ruskell to dismiss the notion of drafting him (or at least downgrade his rating to the point that only if he has a Rodgers-like slide do we draft him?)?
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 3:02 PM PST
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Couldn't we protect ourselves
in the contract? then let it go?
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM PST
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No the legal troubles I was referring to were incidents in the past,
not possible future incidents. But I am also an advocating drafting him, though it really depends on where his stock is. If he is in the 15 or so range, than hell yeah trade down and draft him, if he’s in the top 5? Not quite so sure I’d be willing to spend 60 million quid on him.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 3:08 PM PST
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Would you take risk on WR/QB
or go safe and take whatever OT available?
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:13 PM PST
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If the OT we take is guaranteed to be good as the last two high LT picks
then the OT. But I’ve heard that all three top tackles have some possible warning flag weaknesses in the game.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 3:17 PM PST
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That's more like it.
Everyone run at first movement!
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM PST
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Good Run D.... there, Turner just walked 10 yards for a td.
Arizona’s defense is so bad, too bad we weren’t at full strength on offense, we could’ve had some 50-50 shootouts.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM PST
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You guys like the Boss?
I am personally not a fan
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:48 PM PST
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Of course, my favourite band is Soundgarden
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:49 PM PST
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I like Bruce.
I’m not exactly looking forward to his halftime show, but then Shaun Alexander I’m not exactly looking forward to seeing Shaun Alexander run the ball either.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM PST
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I haven't been this pumped for a game in a while.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM PST
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Atlanta is also an easy team to root for...
From 4 wins to the playoffs with a rookie QB? Awesome story. And fuck the Cardinals, of course.
by AtomicGarden on
Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM PST
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Mostly fuck the Cardinals for me.
Though I like Justin Blalock and Sam Baker.
Also, Abraham should have been a Hawk.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:53 PM PST
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Abraham a hawk...
do tell…
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:54 PM PST
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haha
Come on Falcons… now’s your chance.
by AtomicGarden on
Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM PST
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Is there a stat that keeps track of INTs caused by WRs not QBs?
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 2:51 PM PST
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Catchable ball
but a tad behind him… WR would be wise to track the QB when his route calls for it… then again, I’m a hack watching
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:53 PM PST
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Gabe Watson rocks!
AZ starting to look Arizona’ish
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:54 PM PST
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Uh-oh...
Is it Inspector Gadget time?
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:56 PM PST
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What a reversal.
Suddenly Falcons on top.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 2:58 PM PST
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As I mentioned before
AZ start reminded me of SEA-GB… As long as ATL stayed with their gamplane, most likely, good things would happen
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM PST
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Beautiful
and Carolina begins to get squimish
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM PST
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It would be better if Tomlinson didn't play.
He’s a shadow of himself, let Sproles get some looks.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 3:05 PM PST
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He may still have benefit on first drive for play action
Sproles is one hell of a backup anyway
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:07 PM PST
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How can anyone take Matt Millen seriously
his presence undermines the entire show
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:07 PM PST
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Millen > Bavasi?
or Bavasi > Millen?
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 3:09 PM PST
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Hmmmm
Dog shiat vs. Cow shiat… = Pickem
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM PST
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whoa... meant to be a reply
better slow down on the alcohol
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM PST
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Wow... Nearly 3-1... that will show up in the 4th
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:15 PM PST
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Carolina would love to take on this bag of luck
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:18 PM PST
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AZ has found a massive weakness
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:24 PM PST
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AZ can put a dagger in ATL on this drive
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:27 PM PST
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Networks are very selective about the holds they show
I’ve seen far worse than that that no one called out.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 3:31 PM PST
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I wonder what Locklear thought of it...
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:35 PM PST
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This just sets up Arizona for greater heartbreak.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 3:37 PM PST
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I'm not buying... AZ will win this going away
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:42 PM PST
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You're right. Don't stop, believing
Hold on to that feeling.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 3:45 PM PST
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Wisenhunt winning without his guys
wait till he has them
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:46 PM PST
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Man, Collinsworth is awful
Apparently, the Cardinals drafted Brown for his “late hits”
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 3:41 PM PST
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AZ has a real shot if they continue to run the ball like this
and if the D continues to penetrate
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:52 PM PST
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Cardinals can't put them away.
No run game.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 3:53 PM PST
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You may be right
but AZ D line has been impressive… they have exposed ATL
It is what it is...
by kidder95 on
Jan 3, 2009 3:56 PM PST
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Hello everyone I have been checking out this site everyday ever since the start of the season and ive just now made an account..so yeah..I really like the discussions that take place here and I appreciate the work that John and all of the other people who put this site together.
That said, the Cardinals pass rush is doing pretty good today. Do you think thats a main problem the Seahawks defense was so bad? Any quarterback can pick apart a defense with ample time, so do you think the Hawks pass rush is responsible for the regression of the whole defense?
Adding to that..Im now torn between the Hawks drafting an OL/QB/DL. Maybe we could get some pass rush in free agency?
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:04 PM PST
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What the crap?
You don’t need to tackle the guy anymore?
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:06 PM PST
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Yeah, I am also confused by that call....
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:07 PM PST
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Forward progress is one thing, but the quarterback can still pass the ball.
That seems kinda stupid.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:08 PM PST
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Can't they challenge it?
He wasn’t down… no knee down… normal pass?
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:08 PM PST
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It's a legitimate call.
Just a stupid one.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:11 PM PST
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That's dumb. The if an official calls it dead, and he's wrong,
then he should be shot dead. Officials should err on the side of caution. How can you call it dead after a second or two?
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:12 PM PST
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Eli Manning was wrapped.
The defense is screwed though, they can’t throw the quarterback down, so they just have to hold them.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:15 PM PST
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I pity any team dumb enough to sign Edge.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:13 PM PST
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Hello everyone I have been checking out this site everyday ever since the start of the season and ive just now made an account..so yeah..I really like the discussions that take place here and I appreciate the work that John and all of the other people who put this site together.
That said, the Cardinals pass rush is doing pretty good today. Do you think thats a main problem the Seahawks defense was so bad? Any quarterback can pick apart a defense with ample time, so do you think the Hawks pass rush is responsible for the regression of the whole defense?
Adding to that..Im now torn between the Hawks drafting an OL/QB/DL. Maybe we could get some pass rush in free agency?
Oh and sorry for the re-post. I didn’t think anyone caught the first one because I didn’t reply.
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:15 PM PST
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I saw it.
There’s no single answer to why Seattle’s defense played so poorly.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:17 PM PST
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I don't know the numbers, but the Hawks went from one of the better pass rushing teams to one of the worse
That, along with a lot of other stuff, definitely hurt them.
by Nate Dogg on
Jan 3, 2009 4:18 PM PST
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Is there someone/thing
that tracks average time it takes a QB to throw? That’d be interesting, and a stat for defenses as well, average time allowed before a throw/sack/Qb crosses line of scrimmage on a scramble?
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:18 PM PST
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Nope.
That would be an awesome stat.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:21 PM PST
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wouldn't it be mostly dependent on offensive play calling?
by Nate Dogg on
Jan 3, 2009 4:22 PM PST
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Yes
You would have to factor in 3, 5, 7 step drops, screens and play action, but there should still be a large enough sample to get interesting results.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:26 PM PST
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Smart play.
Those five yards are essential.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:16 PM PST
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I'm a big Norwood and Sproles fan...
Forsett in a year or two?
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:22 PM PST
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Don't know about that
Didn’t Forsett run like a 4.6?
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:22 PM PST
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Yep.
Forsett could be somewhat like Sproles, but Norwood is in another league.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:24 PM PST
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Not according to Madden
I think it’s 97 and 98 Speed. Not sure about acceleration. Funny how my team has Norwood, Sproles, and Chris Johnson.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:25 PM PST
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Not sure, I think he was 97
but that was 3 years into the game, and he didn’t do so well apparently his first 3 years (not sure how)
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Jan 3, 2009 4:27 PM PST
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Yeah, I know, they only have the 'explosive little back' thing in common
but Forsett isn’t that fast. And Norwood isn’t that small, just seems small like a Jones-Drew or something.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:24 PM PST
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If we ever have a FG football game on a football field
we should time our 40s. I’ve always wondered what mine would be…
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:28 PM PST
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Shaolin monks in a dance competition...
Oh world.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:27 PM PST
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I hate Chris Collinsworth
Whether its on Madden(where we already here enough of him), or on tv, he always says the predictable things. If he is so smart why is he not a coach?
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:29 PM PST
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Get paid a lot to do a low stress essentially do nothing job.
As opposed to get paid more to do a long hours high stress job.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:30 PM PST
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For some reason I like the guy...
And I’m sure I’m in the large minority. I can’t explain why, either.
Although I can’t listen to Madden with the sound on anymore. Ugh.
by AtomicGarden on
Jan 3, 2009 4:30 PM PST
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In the studio, he's okay.
In the booth, no thanks.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:32 PM PST
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Collinsworth is awful
The worst part is how everyone defers to him. Enough already. He’s so smug it’s unbearable.
by Dukeshire on
Jan 3, 2009 4:30 PM PST
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I don't know why
but he reminds me of a used car salesman with his hair clicked back, and the way he talks.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:34 PM PST
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I rather enjoy tuning in each Sunday
to see what shade of dark he has opted to dye it that week
by Dukeshire on
Jan 3, 2009 4:35 PM PST
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Come on Atlanta
Don’t let em get in field goal range
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:31 PM PST
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Arizona's RBs seem slow to get to the outside.
Both Edge and Hightower.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:32 PM PST
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Yep
Both of them are slow though, but Hightowers footwork is much better I think.
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:33 PM PST
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I knew I recognized that heartbreaking feeling.
That was some epic fail, right there.
by AtomicGarden on
Jan 3, 2009 4:35 PM PST
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bit on the draw.............................efegdhglkj;lmwq;,;sa'
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Jan 3, 2009 4:34 PM PST
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Was it really a draw?
I just saw the catch but if it was a fake draw that is sad..how do you get faked on a 3rd and 16, from the Cardinals! The Cardinals!!
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:36 PM PST
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Well, there goes my bandwagon team.
Go Ravens, I guess. Flacco isn’t nearly as sexy as Matt Ryan though.
by AtomicGarden on
Jan 3, 2009 4:36 PM PST
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Yep, go Ravens
How awesome would that have been, Matt Ryan, rookie QB, to drive down the field with 2 minutes left for the game winning TD?
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:37 PM PST
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Once a Seattle team is out, I don't root for other teams to win.
Just certain teams to lose. I hope the Giants and Colts and Steelers all lose as early as possible.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:37 PM PST
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Yeah, I just want to see the rookies succeed
Its always easy to root for rookies. Because well, they are rookies.
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:39 PM PST
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I was just rooting against the Cardinals.
Their next opponent is my new favorite team.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:38 PM PST
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"How special is this for the people of Arizona?"
Well Chris, considering they needed help selling out the stadium, I’m guessing not very
by Dukeshire on
Jan 3, 2009 4:38 PM PST
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Haha
I know thats what I said as well.
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:40 PM PST
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Well, it's beer time.
I’m kinda pulling for the Chargers. Love an 8-8 team that is so much better.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:40 PM PST
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I'm also pulling for the Chargers
I hate Rivers, and am not an LT fan, but I dislike the Colts, too much Manning crap.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:41 PM PST
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Waht?
Don’t you WANT a Manning/Manning Super Bowl!?
by Azimeir on
Jan 3, 2009 4:42 PM PST
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Yeah
But you know the reporters and NFL execs are shortstroking the possibility all over the place…
by Azimeir on
Jan 3, 2009 4:46 PM PST
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Yep.
Though a team with a huge metropolitan area(s) like San Diego/LA, that’s got a ton of (capital S) Superstars is equally if not more exciting. Yay, money!
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:50 PM PST
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If both Mannings get injured on the first offensive play of the game
Say…. Bob Sanders tackles a going-out-of-bounds Eli into Peyton who’s standing on the sideline and both injure their knees/backs/heads/balls, then yes, I would want that. Otherwise, give me Ravens… Cardinals?
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Jan 3, 2009 4:45 PM PST
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How can anyone not like Peyton at least?
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on
Jan 3, 2009 5:01 PM PST
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I am rooting for the Chargers
Although maybe there is some bias because I was born in San Diego. But I do love their team. Accurate QB, good TE, good running game, good D. Just some bad luck this year(According to advanced NFL stats)
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:43 PM PST
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I could not...
Bear the thought of an 8-8 team in the Super Bowl.
by Azimeir on
Jan 3, 2009 4:48 PM PST
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I still don't understand their logic
Lets bring in a president/CEO that assembled one of the worst teams in this decade..and lets have him give us expert analysis!!
by Seahawks CHS on
Jan 3, 2009 4:45 PM PST
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They could roll out monkeys picking each other's lice and we would still watch.
It’s football. I figure they’re rubbing it in. Next, the Boz.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:48 PM PST
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How many dirty stinkin' apes does it take to screw in a light bulb?
3, one dirty stinkin’ ape to screw in the light bulb, and two dirty stinkin’ apes to throw feces at each other.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 4:49 PM PST
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Don't know about you guys
But id rather watch apes throw feces at eachother than listen to Matt Millen.
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Jan 3, 2009 4:50 PM PST
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Steve Phillips has nothing on him.
The man is easily the worst operator of a professional sporting franchise I’ve seen in my lifetime.
How does complete failure at the subject about which you are speaking qualify you as an ‘expert’?
It almost has a Bizzaro world quality to it. Perhaps the exact opposite of everything Millien says is in fact solid analysis.
"If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game."
-Rickey
by Big Jared on
Jan 3, 2009 4:54 PM PST
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Matt,
You were the worst GM in football history, your comments?
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Jan 3, 2009 4:56 PM PST
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Millen: "This Chargers team is alright
but they need like six more first round wide receivers and a really shitty right tackle."
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 5:06 PM PST
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I hate Phillip Rivers, but
it will be unbearable if the Colts win, seeing as how the AP wants an excuse to fellate P. Manning at every opportunity.
by Fearless Frog on
Jan 3, 2009 4:47 PM PST
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Im just tired of Peyton in the post season
Id much rather see a team that was 4-8 win the superbowl. That would be an amazing comeback. Historical actually.
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Jan 3, 2009 4:48 PM PST
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To be fair, he pretty much deserves it
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Jan 3, 2009 5:01 PM PST
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Im goin to the store
In the famous words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, “Ill be back”.
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Jan 3, 2009 4:52 PM PST
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Um
That Polamalu INT clearly hit the ground.
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Jan 3, 2009 4:54 PM PST
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How many of these superstar, retread coaches actually succeeded?
I can’t think of one.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 4:56 PM PST
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So, was that the most halfhearted shill in the history of shilling?
Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann sounded like they were giving that Monsters 3D spot with a gun pointed at their respective heads. In fact, I think I heard Olbermann audibly groan at the end.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 5:00 PM PST
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Olbermann is great
I can only imagine how many times the producers have to talk him down.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:02 PM PST
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So
Six pack of Ruination IPA, anyone?
by John Morgan on
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I can only find it in big bottles.
I’m jealous.
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It's new
I walked into New Seasons after an 11 hour shift and went straight to the beer department, saw the sixer, said “Holy shit, Ruination IPA in a six-pack” and got a big smile from the dude stocking the shelves. I’m wicked pumped.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:04 PM PST
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That's amazing.
For now I’m pretty much going with kegs though, as I’m going to be using a kegerator from here on out in my house starting Monday. I am planning on taking a road trip down to Escondido for a keg or two of ruination for my bar next summer though. Totally worth it.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:07 PM PST
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Not if you use Co2 to tap them. I did my research before buying this, and apparently if you use a 5 pound Co2 tank (which is what my kegerator comes with) the beer can stay fresh for up to a month.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:14 PM PST
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You drink an entire keg in a month?
That’s insane. I’ve had three beers this past year. I’m going to assumer your consumption is at least… 100x mine?
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Jan 3, 2009 5:18 PM PST
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Well I'm gonna have parties too.
But I’ll probably drink enough of it myself to keep it going away at a fairly good pace.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:19 PM PST
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I hope you charge these people and make a decent profit.
Or at least break even. I hate moochers, especially alcohol moochers. Also, girls never pay, and guys almost never care that they don’t pay.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:23 PM PST
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Once the bar is built I'm gonna put an optional tip jar.
Most of my friends are usually buying the alcohol so I’m not gonna force anyone to pay if they don’t want to.
Until we hammer the wood together though it’s just gonna be a kegerator to drink out of and a pile of wood in the garage.
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by BrettJMiller on
Jan 3, 2009 5:25 PM PST
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Is the bar... mobile?
Or once you move, you have to build another one?
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Jan 3, 2009 5:26 PM PST
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Well it won't have wheels or anything.
Either I can take it apart, or just take the kegerator and let my family use the bar when I move out/let me use it when I come visit. Seems far to me.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:29 PM PST
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Fair
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But for what it's worth, the keg currently sitting in my room is a 15.5 gallon keg of Mac and Jack's African Amber.
So maybe I should charge for that. Haha.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:26 PM PST
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Speaking of which,
I went to QFC over thanksgiving to buy some holiday beer or beer that some of you recommended, and they had crap for selection. One of these days I’m going to write down a list of all the recommendations on here, LL, and USSM, and try them all (not in one sitting of course).
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Jan 3, 2009 5:30 PM PST
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Check next to the chilled wines too.
They’ll have a few big bottles of beer from the better breweries
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Jan 3, 2009 5:31 PM PST
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How long does it take to build a bar anyways?
Is it like 6 guys can work all day and build it? Or like a week long thing?
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Jan 3, 2009 5:31 PM PST
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I don't mean to be insulting
but are you mormon or something?
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Jan 3, 2009 5:32 PM PST
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I thought you said 'moron' at first,
and I was going to respond with… how is that not insulting?
And nope, not mormon. I don’t think I know a single mormon actually. I just don’t like spending money or consuming too many calories (unless it’s candy).
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Jan 3, 2009 5:34 PM PST
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I gather that we've had very different lives.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 5:35 PM PST
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Know a lot of mormons?
Or like eating expensive foods?
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Jan 3, 2009 5:37 PM PST
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Some consumptions are a bit more expensive than others.
And I do know some mormons.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:39 PM PST
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Neither.
Though, when I was 15 I did buy malt liquor from a guy named Jim the Bum with pennies I found on the street.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:40 PM PST
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Probably a weekend.
I’ve got a list of about 60 cuts to make, and my friend is gonna bring his miter saw over. He’s a grunt worker on assembly at Boeing, so he’s fairly handy. He’s just been working 12 hour shifts, otherwise it would’ve been done.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:32 PM PST
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300 beers in a year
I might have done that this year.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 5:20 PM PST
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I think it's something like 180 10 oz. cups per keg.
I use 12 oz classic glass beer mugs, so I have enough for a party and the rest of the month.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:24 PM PST
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My wife and I call Tomlinson 'Good Soup'
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 5:02 PM PST
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I'm not following.
I would understand ‘bad tv salesman’ or ’polamalu’s tackling dummy’
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Jan 3, 2009 5:04 PM PST
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Is it possible for a human being to open their mouth any wider
than when he is scooping up the heartiness? Nevermind, I don’t want to know.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:06 PM PST
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Well you have to open your mouth like that
or else the huge chunks won’t fit inside.
And after a hard day’s work, a man’s gotta eat his meat chunks!
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Jan 3, 2009 5:12 PM PST
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So I suppose I'm in the minority, but I've got my #18 Manning jersey on so....go Colts!
Actually, my four favorite teams in the playoffs, the only non-Hawks teams I root for are all playing each other in the front round. These two, the Vikes, and the Eagles.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:15 PM PST
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Bolts, Giants
The two teams I wanted in the SB if the hawks didn’t make it.
by GarethLewin on
Jan 3, 2009 5:16 PM PST
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Ugoh sucks
Love how Peyton Manning’s awesomeness has convinced some that he’s anything but a garbage left tackle.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:16 PM PST
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Love that sentence
“only Seatle was worse.”
by Dukeshire on
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Shout out for Seattle!
Seahawks worse than Chargers at pass d. Wha-what!
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 5:32 PM PST
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That hurt.
Jacob Hester is San Diego’s third string running back. That’s not smart.
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Why would anyone ever buy into a "McDonald's cares as much about their quality ingredients as you do" commercial?
Does this mean they assume most people don’t care about the ingredients they buy and enjoy eating food that tastes revolting?
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Jan 3, 2009 5:44 PM PST
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Maybe they think most people buy the cheapest they can find at the grocery store without caring what the quality is.
Which make sense considering the success of wal-mart.
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Jan 3, 2009 5:47 PM PST
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They're 'healthy' stuff is actually ok, the small chicken wrap stuff.
And the seattletimes came out with an article that says that the nutritional info at restaurants have not affected eating habits. It’s not ingredients, but it’s still something.
by LantermanC on
Jan 3, 2009 5:49 PM PST
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Another loose helmet
I swear there is atleast one a game.
by GarethLewin on
Jan 3, 2009 5:52 PM PST
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Well he is injured
And he probably still runs faster than me :P
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Jan 3, 2009 5:54 PM PST
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Watching Manning work is such a joy
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There's a reason his is the only non Seattle jersey/shirt I've ever bought that hasn't come from visiting the team's actual stadium.
There’s no doubt in my mind that when all is said and done Peyton will be the best QB who ever lived.
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And a huge testament to the importance of a quarterback.
I think people rebel against the idea because it’s a cliche, but imagine a Colts team with a Manning level left tackle but an Ugoh level quarterback.
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Jan 3, 2009 6:06 PM PST
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Even thinking that is kind of disheartening.
I wouldn’t want to not be able to watch him play. I’m jealous of fans in Indianapolis who get to see him every week. I’ve almost considered downloading Colts games just to see him play.
Regardless, I think QB is the most interesting position on the field and I agree, a good QB is more fun to watch than just about anything.
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Jan 3, 2009 6:09 PM PST
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Doesn't that describe the hawks in preseason last year
(or was it 2006) with Walter Jones and Greene?
(Just being facetious)
by GarethLewin on
Jan 3, 2009 6:15 PM PST
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A good comparison might be Trent Dilfer's time with the Seahawks.
by John Morgan on
Jan 3, 2009 6:17 PM PST
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A colts fan friend of mine would say that
is an accurate assessment of our superbowl run years except instead of Ugoh, Tarik Glenn, with Glenn being Hasselbeck and Peyton being WJones.
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Jan 3, 2009 6:57 PM PST
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Not being contrary, just asking
but you rank him above Brady? (Assuming both are at their best etc etc)
I love watching both, but (assuming healthy etc) if I was building a team from scratch, I am unsure which I would take.
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Jan 3, 2009 6:12 PM PST
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Definitely Manning.
Brady gets a ton of credit for his team’s Super Bowl victories. Brady is a great quarterback; Manning is the greatest quarterback since Unitas, maybe ever.
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Wasn't it you who said this?
Brady will be compared with Montana, but Manning will be compared with Unitas
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Maybe it's just me, but the success of Matt Cassel makes me feel that Brady's accomplishments aren't as great.
If Matt Cassel can run a 90 passer rating in that system…
Regardless, I think Brady’s talent around him makes him look better. I think Manning makes his talent around him look better.
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Actually to me it's Matt Cassel's lack of success that shows me how good brady is
Without Brady their good system is good, with Brady it’s great.
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But he had a Passer rating of 90 and got them to 11-5.
I don’t see how that’s a lack of success. Maybe he was lucky, maybe Belichick’s system is just good, but I don’t see how you can look at Matt Cassel’s 2008 and say it was a “lack of success”. Maybe he played above his talent level but still.
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Sorry, I should be more clear
I’m saying that with Casell they are 11-5 and a good team.
With Brady they would be (pulling number out of my ass 13-3, 16-0, who knows?
I’m saying Brady makes a good team great. (Not to say Manning doesn’t make a bad team great hehe)
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Jan 3, 2009 6:23 PM PST
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Memo to Madden and Michaels
I don’t care about Manning’s haircut.
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Sproles looks like he's running so fast, so much faster than he actually is.
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For sure.
It’s a weird optical illusion.
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Best Commercial Ever....
It is what it is...
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Oh... you're a bad girl...
awesome
It is what it is...
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Jan 3, 2009 6:15 PM PST
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Which commercial?
(We are getting the canadian feed so even on the NBC channels they super impose the canuck adverts)
(P.S. The superbowl this year is going to suck for me.)
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Jan 3, 2009 6:18 PM PST
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I counted
it took 426 steps for Sproles to run ten yards.
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haha
(Sorry)
To make this not a throw away post, I’ll ask. Do you think Madden is being literal when he says they can’t see him behind the OL? If so isn’t that a huge advantage for short runners?
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Maybe
I think maybe height just isn’t that important to running the ball and Sproles is just a good running back.
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Can Forsette
be like that… does he have Sproles speed?
It is what it is...
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Probably not.
But that doesn’t mean he couldn’t be good. He’s a smarter rusher that’s less boom and bust, but not as athletic.






