NFL Week #13

[GregC]

Originally Posted by stratovani

Didn't they say the same thing about Andrew Luck a couple of weeks ago? That he'd shred the Pats' secondary? I'm not too worried about how many yards the secondary is giving up. The Pats lead the league in takeaways, and in football, as we all know (and I'm sure Sanchez is aware of by now!) you have to protect the ball. Interceptions and fumbles will kill a team faster than almost anything else!

I agree with everything you're saying. But Luck threw three INTs (including two pick sixes), NE had a 0-4 turnover edge overall, and Edelman returned a punt for a TD. Yes, I will concede, in order for Miami to keep it close, the Pats' D and special teams can't have that kind of 50 standard deviations above normal game.

[Darkstrike]

Fun week, looks like I'll enjoy most every game.

Not surprised Suh didn't get anything of the kick, very hard to prove, did the Saints lad get anything for kicking the 49er in the head?

[Waterpilot]

Originally Posted by Jared Lash

And on the topic of the NFC West, BOTH starting CBs for the Seahawks tested positive for performance enhancing substances?

I guess their big, physical corners didn't feel they were big or physical enough.

It sounds as if it was Adderall. For stamina and focus, not for size and strength. And as a Seahawks fan I can't tell you how disappointing it is. Especially for Sherman who was having a fantastic year and talking some smack. Idiots.

[JacoLesFlea]

Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Fun week, looks like I'll enjoy most every game.

Not surprised Suh didn't get anything of the kick, very hard to prove, did the Saints lad get anything for kicking the 49er in the head?

I thought he got fined 30 grand?

[Eric Perry]

Brees laid an egg the size of an ostrich last night. It's just about time for "Who-dat" nation to bring out the paper bags again. Hahaha!

[Darkstrike]

Originally Posted by Eric Perry

Brees laid an egg the size of an ostrich last night. It's just about time for "Who-dat" nation to bring out the paper bags again. Hahaha!

That pick that didn't count towards the end was ridiculous, threw it straight to a Falcon two yards away.

[sloasdaylight]

Originally Posted by Eric Perry

Brees laid an egg the size of an ostrich last night. It's just about time for "Who-dat" nation to bring out the paper bags again. Hahaha!

Makes me happy.

[fisticuffs]

Brees laid an egg the size of an ostrich last night. It's just about time for "Who-dat" nation to bring out the paper bags again. Hahaha!

Everyone knows it's Rodger Goodell's fault Drew threw 5 picks last night.

[Eric Perry]

Originally Posted by fisticuffs

Everyone knows it's Rodger Goodell's fault Drew threw 5 picks last night.

[pacojas]

the NYG have to get that pesky kid off their tails on MNF!

Giants-35
Skins -28

[Darkstrike]

Originally Posted by fisticuffs

Everyone knows it's Rodger Goodell's fault Drew threw 5 picks last night.

Post of the season!

[bassman03]

Originally Posted by tastybasslines

On another note, Kap gives the niners a much higher ceiling on offense. Won't take as many sacks and can throw downfield. Smith was doing ok, but had reached his limit. I'm sure Smith wants to bust a Kap now...bwahaha.

Originally Posted by JimB52

I think the reason Harbaugh went with Kaepernick over Smith is two-fold. One, the 49ers players like Colin's leadership and play on the field more than Alex's, and two, Kaepernick is a better player right now.

Originally Posted by Jared Lash

Yes and no. Kaepernick takes shots Smith won't and makes throws Smith can't. If he can sustain his level of play it opens up more big play potential in the passing game which is really all the team is missing to be a real contender..

All of this. The way I sum it up is that if the '49ers wanna get to and win the Super Bowl, they need someone who can be that dynamic play maker, not just a game manager. Smith is a very capable quarterback; he just doesn't posses the same big play capability as Kap.

In other news, Bear Down!

[mrpackerguy]

Originally Posted by bassman03

In other new, Bear Down!

I never quite got that Bears anthem. To me it's something better known as what my doctor might say right before I have my prostrate checked at my annual physical. I just don't get the fight song/cheerleading of that phrase. Sounds to me like something more negative like "man down" like what a marine would say. Or "Officer down" like what a cop would say.

Maybe this is what it means: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20down

Go Pack Go is better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkdtID7mY3E

[Darkstrike]

Originally Posted by mrpackerguy

I never quite got that Bears anthem. To me it's something better known as what my doctor might say right before I have my prostrate checked at my annual physical. I just don't get the fight song/cheerleading of that phrase. Sounds to me like something more negative like "man down" like what a marine would say. Or "Officer down" like what a cop would say.

Maybe this is what it means: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20down

Go Pack Go is better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkdtID7mY3E

Bear down, to pressure things, press or overwhelm.
Inventive and incredibly apt considering the Bears high pressure, high overturn style of playing.

Go Pack Go just seems dull to me to be honest.

[bassman03]

Originally Posted by mrpackerguy

I never quite got that Bears anthem. To me it's something better known as what my doctor might say right before I have my prostrate checked at my annual physical. I just don't get the fight song/cheerleading of that phrase. Sounds to me like something more negative like "man down" like what a marine would say. Or "Officer down" like what a cop would say.

Maybe this is what it means: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20down

Go Pack Go is better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkdtID7mY3E

Well clearly that's just because you're a biased Cheesehead When I hear Go Pack Go I just assume you guys weren't original enough to come up with your own (Go Cubs Go if you didn't get the reference)

[notverygood]

Originally Posted by bassman03

All of this. The way I sum it up is that if the '49ers wanna get to and win the Super Bowl, they need someone who can be that dynamic play maker, not just a game manager. Smith is a very capable quarterback; he just doesn't posses the same big play capability as Kap.

In other news, Bear Down!

Why is everyone so down on the 49's chances for the SB? They were the 2nd best in the NFC last year and they are one of the top three this year. Now all of the sudden they can't live without a QB who has 1 start? Let's see if Kap can get through his pass progressions without running off before we print his SB ticket. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying its the wrong move, just a gutsy call by a coach whose team and former starter are playing at a high level. They don't need gimmicks and rotating QBs to win. If they were .500 it would be an easy call.

[mrpackerguy]

http://packerpalace.com/palace11/boynamed-susie.html

[john_martin_sai]

Some tragic news in from KC.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/86...-team-facility

[sloasdaylight]

Originally Posted by bassman03

All of this. The way I sum it up is that if the '49ers wanna get to and win the Super Bowl, they need someone who can be that dynamic play maker, not just a game manager. Smith is a very capable quarterback; he just doesn't posses the same big play capability as Kap.

In other news, Bear Down!

Because Trent Dilfer was such a great dynamic play maker for Baltimore when they won the Superbowl.

[MJ5150]

I was thinking the same thing about Dilfer.

-Mike