Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: Rooting Interest
by John Morgan on Dec 5, 2010 10:01 AM PST
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This is an open game thread.
Denver takes on Kansas City in Kansas City on CBS and the Redskins travel to New York to face the Giants on Fox, and though the Seahawks have played three of the four teams, my gut reaction is: I don't care. I don't care who wins. I don't care in what fashion. The Broncos, Chiefs and Giants all torched Seattle, winning by a combined 69 points. That means any chance of salvation through opponent adjustment is impossible. KC and Denver cancel each other out. At best, a blowout win for the Chiefs would minimize the Rams week 12 win over the Broncos, but that feels like grasping at straws.
So on days like today and most Sundays over the last three seasons, to be honest, I enjoy football not through the eyes of a Seahawks fans, but as someone that has developed a rooting interest in individual players. Like many football fans, I track and anticipate and watch all 200 hours of the NFL draft. I never have the time nor resources to track every player. Apart from a couple notable quarterbacks, I don't remember too many players I did not like. I remember the players that excited me.
Between the Chiefs, Broncos, Redskins and Giants, there are few players I have much interest in. No former Seahawks. Few draft picks I paid much attention to. The one player that excites, that is just plain fun to watch, and who I have tracked since 2008, is Jamaal Charles. It wasn't really appropriate to talk about it last week or in the aftermath, after Charles ran all over the Seahawks, but Charles was probably my favorite prospect from the mega talented 2008 running back class.
Jamaal Charles looks surprisingly pristine. He's got great size, is crazy fast, wasn't run into the ground, has some ability to receive and worked in a reasonably pro-like offense. He has elusiveness through the hole, open field moves and a broad shouldered, long armed frame that could and likely will fill out as he ages. The biggest knock on Charles is that he fumbles. Scouts.com rates him as a 5 star prospect, and all he did at the combine was post a 4.38 40, 4.22 20 Yard Shuttle and a 6.8 3 Cone Drill.
Most years a player of Charles potential would not be available at 25, but in a class with 3 surefire first rounders, Charles might fall into the second round. He's a tantalizing prospect--I could handle watching that for the next five years.
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In Los Angeles we get the NFC East every week
I jokingly call the Giants the New Jersey Giants of Los Angeles because they’re on TV here so much.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
We all know Cassel can only throw deep.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
But does Cassel's
gutsy efficiency open up the run game, or does the run game put Cassel into favorable passing situations… the world may never know
by jubelthebear on Dec 5, 2010 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
Brett Favre knocked out again
Ahahahahahha
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
I had a dream Carolina beat Seattle 23-10
And found it highly realistic. But at the same time the Rams lost to Arizona 17-0.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Oh good, the game grinds to a halt because the official couldn't see Bowe was clearly out of bounds
time for a nap.
Better then the Apple Cup's last 30 seconds.
Or 10 minutes!
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
The officating in the game last night was adorable.
It was like watching a bunch of puppies try to referee an important football game. Silly referee you can’t chew on each other’s snouts! That’s where food goes!
by Robert on Dec 5, 2010 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Why can't coffee also allow you to be a worthless piece of shit?
My hangover was yesterday morning.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
Huh.
I just enjoy the taste. It helps my thought process but doesn’t make feel like I need to be productive. Though I wish it did because I have 2600 photos to sort, rank and color grade today while watching football.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
Knowshon Moreno looks kinda crappy to me.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
McDaniels should end this charade and play Tebow
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Way OT
I’m about to head out to the game and I want to bring my camera. I heard there are restrictions on SLRs at games – is that true?
I think its just lens restriction.
Here is what I found
Still cameras with detachable lenses over 4" are not allowed into the stadium. You are welcome to use your still photo camera (with lenses under 4") for your personal enjoyment. Commercial use of any audio or video recordings of the game is in violation of the National Football League. Video cameras and tripods are not allowed and may not be stored at Qwest Field.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks
Shit. An SLR lens under 4" is worthless at a game. Damn you NFL.
by somethingwitty on Dec 5, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
If you had a crop sensor'd Canon and a 85mm
You could do pretty well.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
Or one of those cheaper sigma 18-200 that retracts
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
The only lens
under 4" I have is a 50mm fixed. Probably a little ridiculous to go buy a new lens for the game. But damn! Walter Jones day!
by somethingwitty on Dec 5, 2010 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
I just measured
And my 28-75 is 4.1 inches retracted.. Close enough?
And I can’t hide the lens, my hiding place is reserved for the flask.
by somethingwitty on Dec 5, 2010 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
Why the hell is GB struggling with SF?
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
He wasn't even that good in college
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
HELL YES! IVORY!
I cam so glad no one in my fantasy league was smart enough to claim him.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
So basically and 3rd down situation with a White Receiver.
And I’m jumping the route
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 11:08 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Have Hass, Stokley and Logan Payne all on the field on 3rd downs.
Defense will never know who Seattle is going to.
The defense does know
The pass is going to the DB.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Chad Henne: 5/12, 78 yards, 2 INT
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Fuck you MisHandles
Icing the kicker before halftime when your team is down is amazingly douchebaggery.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Fred Davis what happened to you?
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
He's certainly dirtbaggey enough.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Richardson is gonna choke a bitch.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
We're better than Cincy and Arizona.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
The announcers are so bored by this Giants Eagles game
that they’re playing around with caution tape.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
....called back by holding.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Fitzgerald's quote about Haley was classic.
something like, “he told me I didn’t belong in the league, which made me work harder.”
Sounds like a real asshole.
Another TD for Ivory
Brees should start throwing TD passes again.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Henne is absolutely awful
Making Joe Haden look like a stud. And Haden is consistently trailing his receivers.
The 49ers are atrocious tacklers.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
Brandon Jacobs with an awful lot of celebration on that TD
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Just cause he T-Rex armed it
Doesn’t mean that he didn’t throw it.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 5, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
Moose Johnston thinks Shanahan will get a 2nd year
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
He might
But I don’t count out Snyder’s knee-jerk self.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Inactives:
Seahawks inactives: Third QB J.P. Losman, WR Ruvell Martin, TE John Carlson, T Will Robinson, G Chester Pitts, DE Clifton Geathers, DT Colin Cole and DT Amon Gordon.
No Carlson?
No Carlson?
But who will Hass throw his low skidders to?
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Carolina: Panthers declared CB Chris Gamble (hamstring) inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Other Panthers inactives: Third QB Brian St. Pierre, WR David Clowney, G Travelle Wharton, C Chris Morris, DT Andre Neblett, LB Abdul Hodge and S Gerald Alexander.
That's like 4 dropped interceptions.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
5/10 by DVOA
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/wr.
Obviously, first rounders will produce more talent no matter what position we are discussing.
Posted too early
And while I haven’t done nearly enough research into this topic, coaching up later round talent seems like a more efficient method of handling your skill positions than using first round picks.
Those first rounders may be better spent on QB, O Line, D Line, and CB.
Nice three and out by the 49ers there...
Rodgers about to make it 1 3/4score to 16.
28-16.
Don’t mess with a math wizard….
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Fail
Bengals score a TD and they’re down by 2 in the 4th quarter but Marv decides to kick the extra point.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
Deon Grant just forced a fumble
5 Redskins turnovers.
I suffer from IBS, otherwise known as "Influx of Billick Syndrome".
were they saying his progress was stopped?
I guess we shouldn’t really feel sorry for the QB in that situation considering the referee is pretty well instructed to be quick on the whistle
McRibb picked on the final play of the game
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Vikings rushed 40 times for 200+ yards
probably wouldn’t have done that with Favre in.
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
That was an impressive amount of fail in 15 seconds.
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel, or the headlights of an oncoming train?
New Orleans down 3 and going for it on 4th down
in chip shot range
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
And false start
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
And that's the game
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Not a bad return by Scott
Too bad they still need a TD
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
And a sack ends it
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
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